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Ancient city of Rey prepares to welcome tourists during Nowruz
TEHRAN - The ancient city of Rey, now part of Tehran, is set to host travelers and holidaymakers during the two-week Nowruz vacation, officially starting on March 21.
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2025-03-15 19:52
By Afshin Majlesi
Iran welcomes Nowruz, a season of renewal
With the countdown to Nowruz underway, Iran is buzzing with preparations for one of the most significant and cherished celebrations in Iranian culture. Millions plan to travel across the country or beyond to historical sites, natural landscapes, and family homes, while others will remain in their hometowns to observe traditional family gatherings.
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2025-03-15 19:51
Iran to host Shahnameh recitations by ethnic storytellers for Nowruz celebrations
TEHRAN – A number of storytellers and narrators from various Iranian ethnic groups have been invited to hold Shahnameh recitations in Tehran during Nowruz celebrations.
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2025-03-15 15:57
Carnival of joy held to welcome Nowruz
The Municipality of Tehran organized a carnival of joy on Friday to welcome the Nowruz holidays that start officially on March 21.
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2025-03-14 15:22
Special traffic plan to be implemented during Nowruz
TEHRAN – Some 22,000 traffic police officers and 3,000 unmarked police will be on duty to implement a special traffic plan that aims to lower road accidents and ensure the safety of the roads during Nowruz holidays, which start on March 21.
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2025-03-12 15:47
IRCS ready for Nowruz services
The Iranian Red Crescent Society held a drill on Tuesday for dispatching forces to different parts of the country to offer services to travelers during the Nowruz holidays, which start on March 21.
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2025-03-09 19:04
Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System ready to welcome visitors for Nowruz
TEHRAN - The UNESCO-listed Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System is set to host visitors during the upcoming Nowruz holidays, marking the arrival of the new Iranian calendar year.
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2025-03-05 18:00
Ancient city of Belqeys undergoes cleanup ahead of Nowruz
TEHRAN - The historical site of Shahr-e Belqeys, an ancient citadel in North Khorasan province, has been cleaned in preparation for the upcoming Nowruz holidays. The initiative was carried out by the Belqeys Cultural and Sports Club to enhance the site's appeal for visitors.
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2025-03-05 17:51
3,000 rarely-seen artifacts to go on show at museums in northeast Iran during Nowruz holidays
TEHRAN - North Khorasan’s cultural heritage museums are set to display approximately 3,000 historical artifacts during the two-week Nowruz holidays, offering visitors a unique opportunity to explore the region’s rich history.
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2025-03-05 17:43
Tehran to host 5th Intl. Conference on Nowruz Diplomacy
TEHRAN - Tehran is set to host the Fifth International Conference on Nowruz Diplomacy and the Nowruz Trophy on March 8 at the Niavaran Cultural-Historical Center.
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2025-03-04 15:48
Goldfish to adorn Nowruz tables
The goldfish, Carassius auratus, is one the main elements of the Nowruz table, known as Haft Seen, and millions of the fish are bought every year all over the country.
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2025-03-01 18:47
Shush prepares to welcome Nowruz vacationers
TEHRAN - The historical city of Shush, home to the ancient city of Susa and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is gearing up to host Nowruz travelers with a range of cultural, historical, and religious attractions.
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2025-03-01 15:17
Rare disease patients to get medical aid during Nowruz
TEHRAN – The ministry of health will provide services to patients who are suffering from hard-to-treat and rare diseases during the Nowruz (New Year) holidays, starting March 21.
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2025-02-07 21:43
Nowruz 1404: handicraft exhibits to be set up at city entrances, border crossings
TEHRAN - Iran plans to establish handicraft sales exhibitions at railway stations, city entrances, and border crossings across the country during the Nowruz 1404 holidays.
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2025-01-28 17:52
Sadeh: an ancient celebration of fire and light
TEHRAN - Every year on the tenth of Bahman (which this year falls on Jan. 29), Zoroastrians worldwide, along with some Iranians deeply interested in their ancient traditions, gather to celebrate Sadeh, one of the oldest and most captivating traditions from ancient Persia.
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2025-01-28 17:47
Tourism minister tells of Nowruz celebrations with Ramadan observance
TEHRAN - Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, has announced adjustments to the upcoming Nowruz festivities to respect a concurrent observance of the holy month of Ramadan in 2025.
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2024-12-06 16:46
Nowruz UNESCO recognition renewed as Mongolia joins 12 participating nations
TEHRAN - The ancient Nowruz festival has achieved global recognition once again, as Mongolia joins 12 other nations to secure its inscription on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
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2024-12-06 16:35
Multinational ‘Nowruz dossier’ reflects solidarity with Iranian culture, tourism minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts considers the registration of various countries to the UNESCO-listed Nowruz as a sign of convergence and solidarity with Iranian culture.
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2024-11-04 17:15
Nashtifan’s Nowruz festival registered in Iran’s national tourism calendar
TEHRAN – Nowruzgah of Nashtifan, a special annual festival held on the occasion of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, has been officially registered in Iran’s national tourism calendar.
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2024-07-19 17:19
Discover spiritual serenity of Bibi Hakimeh mausoleum
TEHRAN - Nestled deep within the rugged Zagros Mountains, the mausoleum of Imamzadeh Bibi Hakimeh, attracts domestic visitors and pilgrims from countries like Kuwait, Bahrain, the UAE, Qatar, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Syria.
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2024-07-05 17:39
Proposal for joint cultural heritage committee between Tehran and Astana
TEHRAN – On Wednesday, Iran’s deputy minister of cultural heritage, during a meeting with the Kazakh ambassador to Iran, proposed the formation of a joint cultural heritage committee between the two countries.
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2024-04-17 14:16
Kordestan emerges as hotspot for domestic travelers
TEHRAN - Kordestan province emerged as a hotspot for domestic travelers during the recent Persian New Year holidays and days beyond, attracting over three million travelers.
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2024-04-15 18:20
Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari: Nowruz draws tens of thousands of travelers
TEHRAN – As the three-day Eid al-Fitr holidays officially came to an end following the two-week Nowruz holidays, statistics bring to light that Iran’s Chaharmahal-Bakhtiari lodged approximately 75,000 travelers in 30 days.
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2024-04-14 17:33
Eid-al-Fitr boost: 11k visits to Sassanid fort recorded in three days
TEHRAN – As one of the most sought-after historical places of interest across Iran, the Falak-ol-Aflak fortress drew in more than 11 thousand visitors in the course of the three-day Eid-al-Fitr holidays.
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2024-04-12 17:49
Bam, home to UNESCO-listed citadel, draws 266k visitors
TEHRAN - Bam county welcomed more than 266,000 visitors, who explored its historical and natural gems during the two-week Nowruz holidays, which officially came to an end on April 1.
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2024-04-12 17:40
Record-breaking visits made to Isfahan sites in Eid-al-Fitr holidays
TEHRAN – Isfahan province, renowned for its rich historical and cultural heritage, witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourist footfall during the Eid-al-Fitr holidays.
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2024-04-08 17:33
Khorasan Razavi welcomes 11m travelers in month
TEHRAN - As one of the most sought-after destinations in Iran, Khorasan Razavi province saw the arrival of more than 11 million pilgrims and tourists in one month including spring holidays.
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2024-04-07 17:28
Hamedan’s attractions draw in 900,000 visitors
TEHRAN – Dating historical roots back to the time of Medes, Hamedan’s attractions have received approximately 900,000 visits from domestic travelers along with hundreds of inbound tourists throughout the Nowruz holidays.
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2024-04-07 17:27
Tehran attractions welcomed by 3 million visitors
TEHRAN - Ahmad Alavi, head of the Cultural Heritage Committee of Tehran City Council, has announced that over three million people visited Tehran’s tourist attractions during the Nowruz holidays.
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2024-04-06 17:47
West Azarbaijan’s Nowruz tourism peaks at Takht-e Soleyman
TEHRAN – On Thursday evening, West Azarbaijan’s director-general of tourism announced that Takht-e Soleyman, a UNESCO-listed site, has hosted the highest number of visitors in the province in the course of the Nowruz holidays.