What did Imam Khomeini mean by Islamic unity?
The late founder of Iran’s Islamic Revolution is perceived to be a pioneer of Muslim unity in the contemporary history. But what did he exactly mean by Muslim unity? Some scholars believe Imam Khomeini revived Islam and the revolution triggered a new wave of Islamic awakening thought the Muslim world. But what was Imam Khomeini’s...
Culinary, handicrafts exhibit underway at Jameh Mosque of Saveh
The 12th-century Jameh Mosque of Saveh is hosting an exhibition of a wide variety of local dishes as well as traditional arts and handicrafts, Saveh’s tourism chief has announced. The exhibition that displays artworks by over 50 crafters in the fields of leatherworks, woodcarving, pottery, and carpet, aims to promote cohesion between artists and encourage...
October 12; Day of commemoration of Hafez-e Shirazi
Hafez-e Shirazi, a famous poet of the 8th century AH, symbolizes the Iranian identity, historical, and cultural memory. He is also one of the most influential poets globally, and the Divan of Hafez is known to everyone in the world. Hafez-e Shirazi’s poems have been translated into various languages in Europe, and the name of this...
‘Needlework’ A Common Craft in Iran’s Balouchistan
Balouchistan embroideries are the most exquisite samples of handicrafts in Iran. These needleworks are locally called “Suchan Duzi”. There are many documents that prove this embroidery existed from the early years of Islamic era in this tribe and flourished during the Timurid and Safavid dynasty. Suchan Duzi is most commonly used as a decoration of...
Iran, Kenya explore avenues of mutual economic co-op
Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) hosted a meeting with a Kenyan trade delegation on Thursday to explore ways for expanding economic cooperation between the two countries, especially in the agricultural sector. The meeting was attended by ICCIMA Deputy Head for International Affair Mohammadreza Karbasi and Governor of Kenya’s Bomet state...
Tehran improves rank among world’s innovative cities
Tehran has advanced by two steps among the most innovative cities in the world, according to the report of the Global Innovation Index 2021. The capital of Iran is ranked 41, surpassing cities such as Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, and Berlin. The 2021 edition of the Global Innovation Index presents the latest global innovation ranking of...
Religion Today Film Festival Picks 9 Movies from Iran
A lineup of nine movies by Iranian filmmakers will be competing in the 24th edition of the Religion Today Film Festival. The festival will take place in the Italian town of Trento from September 22 to 29. This year’s festival has focused on films on travel and pilgrimage. “Before Darkness” by Mosayyeb Hanai is a...
Arbaeen, a manifestation of eternal bonds
In the days leading up to this year’s Day of Arbaeen, Iranian and Iraqi officials made many preparations for holding the ritual in the best way possible, suggesting that this Day can be an example of how the two countries are able to boost bilateral relations using their deeply rooted cultural bonds. During the recent...
Iran embassy awards cartoon festival winners on Silencing Guns in Afri...
The Embassy of Iran on Tuesday marked International Day of Peace by awarding artists who participated and won in the World Cartoon Festival on Silencing the Guns in Africa. The festival seeks to use art to create awareness about the Africa Union’s initiative to achieve a conflict-free Africa, prevent genocide, make peace a reality for all...
Three Iranian villages nominated for UNWTO label
The Iranian villages of Kharanaq, Barandaq, and Lark have been nominated for the ‘Best Tourism Villages’ label, which the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) is projected to grant to a selection of rural destinations across the globe. The villages have been selected by a team of experts from the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts...