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....

Iran Marks National Day for Master of Speech Saadi Shirazi

Iran honors its master of speech on April 21 each year. This date marks the National Commemoration Day for Saadi Shirazi. The renowned Persian...

Iranian Cultural Heritage Officials Grant Free Sadi Entry to All Visitors at Historic Shiraz Tomb

Iranian cultural heritage officials grant free Sadi entry to all visitors at the historic Shiraz tomb on April 21. For this reason, the Sa’dieh...

Iranian Singer Mohsen Chavoshi Named Islamic Revolution Artist of the Year in Tehran

The cultural award honor became the highlight of a major ceremony in Tehran after singer and composer Mohsen Chavoshi received the title Islamic Revolution Artist of...

Iranian Pop Singer Moein Plans Historic Return to Iran After More Than Forty Years Abroad

Iranian pop singer Moein may attempt a return to Iran. These artist return talks suggest possible discussions about his homecoming. The talks also include...

Iranian Ancient Wind Power Spread Across Eastern Provinces Nears Global Recognition by UNESCO

Ancient wind power stands on the brink of global recognition. Iran’s Asbads, or traditional vertical-axis windmills, have nearly completed a years-long UNESCO nomination process....

Iran Sends “The Sky is the Same Color Everywhere” to Compete at 48th Moscow International Film Festival

Global cinematic premiere of an Iranian feature film will open at the 48th Moscow International Film Festival. Specifically, the movie “The Sky is the...