Iran to Hold Online Conference on Quds
According to Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, head of the Islamic Seminaries of Iran, a two-day online international conference will be held on the issue of Quds.
Eid al-Fitr prayers to be held in Iran
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced on Saturday that the Eid al-Fitr prayers (on May 24) will be held in all mosques across the country by observing health protocols.
Five Asiatic cheetahs spotted in Turan National Park
Park rangers have spotted five Asiatic cheetahs in Khar Turan National Park (also known as Turan Wildlife Refuge) in Semnan province, a provincial official at the Department of Environment said.
Ferdowsi commemoration, a tribute to Iranian values
The commemoration of Ferdowsi and his magnum opus ‘Shahnameh’ (Book of Kings) is paying tribute to Iran’s national values and religious beliefs.
38th Fajr International film fest canceled
This year's edition of Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) is canceled due to the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
Winners of Pulitzer Prize 2020 Announced
Pulitzer Administrator Dana Canedy announced the winners of the Pulitzer Prize 2020 on May 4.
Over 23 tons of narcotics seized in Iran in a week
Over 23 tons of different illicit drugs have been busted by Iran’s anti-narcotics police forces in the country in the last week, according to an official.
Najaf Daryabandari Passes Away at 91
Acclaimed Iranian author and translator Najaf Daryabandari, who translated many of the world’s outstanding literary works into Persian, died on Monday at the age of 91.
Quds Day Rallies Canceled, Other Plans to be Held
Countrywide demonstrations marking this year’s International Quds (Jerusalem) Day will be canceled in Iran due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Iran Celebrates Persian Gulf National Day
Iran on Tuesday is marking the National Persian Gulf Day, which is the anniversary of the victory over Portuguese troops during a war in the Persian Gulf in 1622.