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....

Closing of 44th Fajr International Film Festival in Tehran

The 44th Fajr Film Festival ended with a grand closing ceremony in Tehran. The event took place at Vahdat Hall. President Masoud Pezeshkian attended...

Rostam and Esfandiyar: Tehran City Theater Hosts Epic Performance

Tehran’s City Theater now hosts the play Rostam and Esfandiyar. The 60-minute performance runs until February 20. Moreover, directors Dariush Nassiri and Reza Hassankhani...

Cellist Camille Thomas Releases Persian Song “Chera Rafti” in Solidarity with Iran

Franco-Belgian cellist Camille Thomas has released a new recording of the traditional Persian song Chera Rafti (“Why Did You Leave?”), collaborating with Persian-Canadian countertenor Cameron Shahbazi...

Tehran Sees Huge Public Turnout for Mid-Shaban Eid Celebrations

Mid-Shaban Eid celebrations filled Tehran with energy, faith, and unity across the capital. People gathered to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Zaman. Moreover,...

Fajr Theater Festival Wraps Up in Tehran With Awards Ceremony

The Fajr Theater Festival ended in Tehran with a closing ceremony at Vahdat Hall. From the start, the festival highlighted artistic achievement and cultural...

Millions Celebrate Mid-Shaban, Birth Anniversary of Imam Mahdi

Millions of Shia Muslims worldwide celebrate the birth of Imam Mahdi. This event, called Mid-Shaban, holds deep importance in Islamic faith. Imam Mahdi, followers...