National Day of Iranian Poet Attar of Nishapur
April 13 is considered a significant cultural event for Iranians to commemorate the great Persian poet, mystic, and philosopher Attar of Nishapur.
15th International Radio Festival postponed
The 15th International Radio Festival, organized by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), has been postponed to summer.
Iran wheat production can reach 14m tons this year
Iran is expected to produce 14 million tons of wheat in the current Iranian calendar year (which started on March 20).
Chaharshanbe Suri Held amid Coronavirus
‘Chaharshanbe Suri’, or ‘Wednesday Fireworks’, originated from the Zoroastrian era, is one Persians’ traditional ceremonies rooted in ancient Iranian rituals.
Silver Beating : A Precious Iranian Art
The art of silver beating (toreutics) is one of the traditional Iranian metalwork handicrafts which dates back to several thousand years ago to the era of the Scythians who were of Aryan origin.
‘Song Sparrow’ qualifies for Oscar 2021
Iran/Denmark production ‘Song Sparrow’, directed by Farzaneh Omidvarnia, has been qualified for Oscar 2021 after winning the best short animation award at the 20th Lebu International Film Festival in Chile.
Researchers Discover New Type of Tiny Lion
Researchers have discovered a new type of lion, the size of a domestic cat, with powerful flesh-cutting teeth, which roamed the earth around 24 million years ago.
Iran, Austria Ink Deal to Boost Art, Cultural Cooperation
High-ranking officials from Iran and Austria signed an agreement to boost cooperation between the two sides in various fields of art and culture.
Sangak: Traditional, Nutritious Bread of Iran
Sangak is a traditional type of bread which seems to be common only in Iran, hence can be called the country’ national bread.
Pakistan to award Iran Narges Abyar
Prominent director Narges Abyar of Iran is to be honored at the international section of the Women Leaders Award in Pakistan today.