Culture

Two Iranians nominated for 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award

Writer Abbas Jahangirian and illustrator Amir Shabanipoor, both from Iran, have been nominated for the 2027 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, a Swedish prize for children's and young adult literature.

Iran’s Paleolithic record central to human evolution debates, museum expert says

An archaeologist at the National Museum of Iran has written in Tehran Times that Iran's Paleolithic record places the country at the centre of debates on human evolution.

Iranian film ‘Midday Meal’ wins top prize at Busan festival

Iranian director Majid Majidi's film Midday Meal won the Busan Award for best film at the 31st Busan International Film Festival in South Korea on Thursday.

Iran proposes joint travel packages to attract more Chinese tourists

Iran proposed five measures to increase Chinese tourist arrivals, including joint travel packages, in a message read at a meeting in Beijing on Friday, Tehran Times reported.

Director says Iranian passport holders in play cannot get US visas

Iranian director Amir Reza Koohestani said Iranian-passport holders in his company could not obtain US visas for the play "Blind Runner" in California, Culture OC reported.

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...

Muslims in Iran Begin Observance of the Holy Month of Ramadan

Muslims across Iran have begun the holy month of Ramadan. They fast every day from dawn to sunset. Ramadan is the ninth month of...

Winners of 27th International Storytelling Festival Honored in Isfahan

The 27th International Storytelling Festival concluded with a lively ceremony in Isfahan, where this year’s winners proudly received their awards. The festival highlighted storytelling’s...

Iranian Film “Iro” by Hadi Mohaghegh to Screen This Week

Iranian film Iro, directed by Hadi Mohaghegh, will be showcased this week. It invites audiences to explore the relationship between humans and the natural world. In...

41st Fajr International Music Festival Concludes with Awards

The 41st Fajr International Music Festival ended at Vahdat Hall after six days celebrating Iran’s musical heritage. This year, the festival honored veteran artists and presented...