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Iranian Cinema, Theater Director Passes Away

Iranian screenwriter and director of cinema and television trailer Parviz Taeedii, died of cardiac arrest at age 81.

Iran Participate in Tourism Fair in Japan

Iran is among tens of other countries that are attending Japan International Tourism Fair (JATA 2018), opened in Tokyo Big Site on Friday.

Millions of Iranians Mourn Imam Hussain’s Martyrdom

Millions of Iranians hold mourning processions across the country on Ashura, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Persian Calligraphy in Algeria

An international calligraphy exhibition is underway in Algerian capital, Algiers, showcasing artworks created by artists from 13 Islamic nations, including those by Iranian calligraphers.

‘No Date, No Signature’ in Oscars

Iran contests the 2019 Academy Awards’ foreign film accolade with director Vahid Jalilvand’s ‘No Date, No Signature,’ hoping to hold up the country’s legacy in the competition.

Iran and Japan to Promote Mutual Tourism

The Head of Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) has described Iran as a country with huge tourism potentials and underlined that his country is looking for opportunities to extend its tourism to Iran and work on tourist exchanges.

Persian Food/ Courgette Kuku: Simple and Healthy

Kuku is a quiche-like Persian dish made with various ingredients, such as herbs, potatoes, courgettes, aubergines, and chicken. This recipe is made with courgettes, which has nutritional values and anti-diabetes, high cholesterol, and anticancer properties. It is good for reducing the symptoms of heart disease, prostate, and intestinal problems.

Persian Food/ The Original Iranian Gheimeh

By far, one of the most popular dishes in Iran is the gheimeh stew. Although this is eaten on every occasion, it is also the main dish cooked during the month of Moharram, which is a religious mourning ceremony, and distributed among people as a vow.

Iranian Cities Within List of UNESCO Creative Cities Network

The head of cultural heritage committee of Iranian National Commission for UNESCO said that Iranian cities of Isfahan and Rasht are included in the 180 UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).

Iran, Afghanistan to Establish Cultural Centers

Minister of Information and Culture of Afghanistan Hasina Safi and Iran's Ambassador to Kabul Mohammad Reza Bahrami signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Sunday to establish cultural centers affiliated to consulates in Mashad and Herat cities.

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