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2025-09-06 16:42
Iran-Turkey co-op help boost tourism around Shams Tabrizi mausoleum, expert says
TEHRAN - Joint tourism cooperation between Iran and Turkey could increase the number of visitors to the northwestern Iranian city of Khoy, a local tourism expert said on Thursday.
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2025-08-24 16:33
Traditional games seen as a path to boost tourism and preserve local culture
TEHRAN – Traditional games rooted in Iran’s cultural heritage could serve as both a tool for preserving local identity and a driver of sustainable tourism, according to new research focused on Yazd province.
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2025-05-16 17:35
Ferdowsi remembered as guardian of Persian language
TEHRAN — The Iranology Foundation hosted a ceremony on Wednesday evening to mark Ferdowsi Day, gathering scholars, cultural experts, and literary enthusiasts to celebrate the enduring legacy of Persian language and literature.
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2024-11-09 17:37
Iranian rituals cited in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh to be examined in Tehran museum
TEHRAN - The Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran will host an event tomorrow to explore the Iranian cultural rituals cited in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh, a cornerstone of Persian literature.
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2024-03-13 19:56
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Shahnameh: a timeless ode to Iran’s heritage and heroes
Celebrating the completion of Ferdowsi's epic legacy
TEHRAN- March 15 marks a significant milestone in Persian literature as it is the completion date of the Shahnameh, Ferdowsi's epic masterpiece.
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2023-11-21 17:49
Baysunghur’s lavish patronage of arts and architecture to be discussed in Tehran meetings
TEHRAN – A package of Tehran meetings and workshops is set to turn the spotlight on Baysunghur, who was a great patron of arts and architecture in 15th-century Iran.
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2023-11-11 17:28
Sadi mausoleum restoration is 70 percent complete
TEHRAN – A restoration project to reinforce the Sadi mausoleum, where the 13th-century illustrious Persian poet is laid to rest, is about 70 percent complete.
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2023-10-01 18:15
Al-e Ahmad’s paternal house: a must-go, as soon as restoration ends
TEHRAN—The paternal house of Jalal Al-e Ahmad, who was a prominent Iranian novelist, short-story writer, translator, and philosopher of the 20th century, has undergone restoration, promising a new cultural center for Tehran is on the horizon.
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2023-09-01 16:58
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Exploring Iran’s printing history: from religious texts to cultural exchange
TEHRAN – The National Day of the Printing Industry in Iran, which is celebrated on September 2 this year, holds immense cultural and historical significance, serving as a tribute to the invaluable impact of this industry in shaping the country's identity, safeguarding its rich heritage, and facilitating communication.
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2023-02-06 23:21
Turkmen needlework, lavishly-illustrated manuscripts on show at Tehran exhibit
TEHRAN – Examples of Turkmen needlework along with some richly-illustrated manuscripts from Khavaran-Nameh have been put on show at the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.