Iranian actor Davoudnejad laid to rest
Iranian actor Reza Davoudnejad who died of liver failure was buried Saturday in the capital Tehran.
Worshippers hold vigils, pray on Laylat-al-Qadr across Iran
Worshippers held all-nigh vigils at mosques and religious sites across Iran on Laylat-al-Qadr (the Night of Destiny), saying prayers in supplication and asking for divine forgiveness.
People in Iranian city of Zanjan recite Qur’an in congregation
People in the Iranian city of Zanjan, in western Tehran, traditionally go the Grand Hosseiniyeh religious center during the fasting month of Ramadan and recite the Holy Qur’an in mass gatherings.
Iranian filmmaker Farhadi acquitted of plagiarism accusation
Oscar-winning Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has been exonerated in a case that accused him of plagiarizing his latest move A Hero.
Grand bazaar bustle: Tehran’s residents flock for new year, Ramadan preparations
In a vibrant display of tradition and community spirit, tens of thousands of Iranian residents flooded Tehran's Grand Bazaar ahead of the new year and during the holy month of Ramadan.
Iranian museum flaunts exquisite carpets
The Carpet Museum of Iran, with its dazzling beauty, is one of the tourist spots located in the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Renowned Iranian movie director Asghar Farhadi receives Belgrade Victor Award
The 52nd Belgrade International Film Festival has conferred its Belgrade Victor Award for Outstanding Contribution to Film Art on globally acclaimed Iranian movie director and screenwriter Asghar Farhadi.
Muslim turned South Korean singer in Tehran
Popular South Korean singer and rapper Kim Jay, who also has fans among Iranians, has recently converted to Islam and changed his name to Davoud Jay.
Renowned Iranian actress Pardis Afkari dies, aged 60
Iranian actress Pardis Afkari, born in 1963, bid farewell to the world on Thursday, succumbing to a battle with a rapidly progressing case of liver cancer.
Iranian film ‘Coal’ takes home audience choice award at Clermont intl. short film festival
In a remarkable achievement for Iranian cinema, the film "Coal," directed by Saman Lotfian and produced by Seyyed Maziar Hashemi, clinched the prestigious Audience Choice Award at the 46th Clermont International Short Film Festival in France.