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CULTURE8 DAYS AGO
Across Iran, centuries-old Muharram traditions keep Karbala's memory and spirit alive
Iran’s Muharram commemorations encompass a rich tapestry of regional traditions, reflecting centuries of cultural diversity united by devotion to Imam Hussein (AS) and the memory of Karbala.
CULTURE12 DAYS AGO
Iran’s windmills world heritage dossier nears completion
Coordination efforts for Iran’s dossier, seeking UNESCO World Heritage status for its historic windmills, known as Asbads, are in their final stages, according to the Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage.
windmills
CULTURE16 DAYS AGO
Iranian researcher receives UNESCO 2025 Young Scientist Award for biosphere restoration project
Iranian environmental researcher and conservation advocate Behzad Ghayasi has been awarded the prestigious UNESCO 2025 Young Scientist Award under the organization's Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme.
Behzad Ghayasi
CULTURE18 DAYS AGO
At least 25 deer killed on Iran’s Kharg Island following US-Israeli strikes, officials say
At least 25 deer have been confirmed dead on Iran’s southern Kharg Island following attacks during US-Israeli aggression against Iran, according to environmental officials.
Kharg Island
CULTURE20 DAYS AGO
Iranian researcher says found what could be the oldest waqf deed in Islamic world
An Iranian researcher says he has identified a rare waqf (Islamic endowment) deed that could be the oldest known surviving waqf document in the Islamic world.
Waqf
CULTURE21 DAYS AGO
Iran's Naein aba weaving gains global recognition from WIPO
Produced mainly in Mohammadiyeh, near the historic city of Naein in Isfahan province, the handwoven woolen garment has a history stretching back several centuries.
Aba weaving
CULTURE22 DAYS AGO
‘Stronger than before’: Inside Tehran’s bombed Laser and Plasma Institute that resumed work in days
Despite suffering extensive damage from a US-Israeli attack on April 3, the Laser and Plasma Research Institute at Tehran's Beheshti University resumed scientific work within days, with researchers vowing to continue with greater power.