Culture

Iran Expands Traditional Crafts Sector in Khoy to Boost Nomadic Income and Protect Cultural Heritage

The Nomadic Affairs Department in Khoy has established thirty-nine new handicrafts workshops for local nomadic youth. This major development initiative aims to boost regional economic empowerment while creating long-term...

Iranian Actor Pejman Jamshidi Sentenced to 99 Lashes in Preliminary Court Ruling

A Tehran court has issued a preliminary verdict sentencing prominent Iranian actor and former national football player Pejman...

Tehran Theater Scene Welcomes Bold New Production of The Glass Menagerie Directed by Ali Hazrati

Iranian director Ali Hazrati has unveiled a new adaptation of The Glass Menagerie at Tehran’s Labkhand Theater Hall. The production introduces the...

Iran’s Ancient Riyab Village Pursues UNESCO World Heritage Status by 2026

The ancient village of Riyab in Iran’s Razavi Khorasan Province is moving forward with plans to secure UNESCO...

Canadian Rapper and Singer Drake Surprises Fans With Persian-Speaking Character in Latest Album

The multi-platinum Canadian recording artist Drake has officially surprised global audiences by including explicit references to Iranian culture....

Personal Library Highlights Khamenei’s Lifelong Love of Books

TEHRAN – The personal library of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, reveals his lifelong dedication to literature and...

Ben Stiller Demands White House Remove Tropic Thunder Clip From War Video

Ben Stiller has publicly demanded that the White House remove a Tropic Thunder clip used in a recent video. He criticized the administration for...

Cultural Heritage Threatened by U.S.-Israeli Strikes on Iran

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have put the nation’s cultural heritage at serious risk. The attacks, described by Iranian officials as deliberate, have...

18th Fajr Visual Arts Festival Opens in Shushtar with Focus on Water

The 18th Fajr Visual Arts Festival opened in Shushtar, near the UNESCO-listed Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System. The festival focuses on water through art. Its...

Iranian Critics Review “Marty Supreme” at Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran

The 2025 film Marty Supreme, directed by American filmmaker Josh Safdie, screened at the Arasbaran Cultural Center in Tehran on Sunday. After the screening, Iranian...

Tar Halva: A Traditional Iranian Dessert for Ramadan

As the holy month of Ramadan begins in southern Iran, families in Shiraz prepare for iftar, the evening meal that breaks the fast. Among...