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 the ceremony and congratulated the...

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,...

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?”),...

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...

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...

Fajr Theater Festival Launches My Iran Section to Celebrate National Resistance

The Fajr International Theater Festival introduced a new section called My Iran, emphasizing national resistance. This section explores Iran’s historical struggles, including the Sacred...

Classic Gothic Novel “The Old English Baron” Debuts in Persian Translation

Iranian readers can now read the Old English Baron in Persian. Qoqnus Publications in Tehran released this translation recently. Maryam Mahdavi translated the work,...

Kerman History: Exploring Iran’s Desert Heritage

Kerman history comes alive through its ancient sites, gardens, and desert landscapes. Located in southeastern Iran, the province borders Fars, Yazd, South Khorasan, Sistan...

Saeed Pirdoust Dies at 85 Leaving Lasting Legacy in Iranian Cinema

Veteran Iranian actor Saeed Pirdoust has died at the age of 85, marking the loss of a celebrated figure in Iranian cinema. Saeed Pirdoust...

Taraneh Alidoosti Rejects Forced Hijab in Iran

Taraneh Alidoosti, one of Iran’s most acclaimed actors, has refused to act in films under forced hijab rules. Her decision marks a defining moment...

Yalda Night Celebration Marks Cultural Traditions in Iran

Iranians across the country celebrated Yalda Night on Sunday with lively gatherings, vibrant markets, and festive decorations. This longest night of the year highlights...