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Ins and outs of Persian Carpet
When it comes to high-quality carpets in the world, the name Persian Carpet stands out. Carpet is considered one of the top Persian souvenirs to take home while paying a visit to Iran. In the 17th century, some seventy Dutch artists included representations of Persian carpets in their paintings, mainly types originating in northwestern Persia, ...
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Bafq potential gateway for desert tourism
The oasis city of Bafaq has a high capacity to become a hub for desert tourism in Iran. “Covering more than 1,000 ha in area, Bafq desert holds the gr ...
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Qajar-era palace reopens doors to public following years of closure
After years of being closed, the Qajar-era (1789-1925) Soleymanieh Palace in Karaj, Alborz province, has reopened its doors to the public, a local tou ...
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Nanotechnology, a paragon of success in Iran
The nanotechnology sector is a prime example of success in Iran, an arena consisting of expert and program-oriented human resources with significant g ...
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National Day of Ferdowsi; Father of modern Persian language
Ordibehesht 25 in the Persian calendar corresponding with May 15 is the National Commemoration Day of the renowned poet Ferdowsi, the influential Pers ...
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Susa, a cradle of civilization
Situated between the Karkheh and Dez rivers in southwest Iran, Susa was once one of the most important and glamorous cities of the ancient world. S ...
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Tourism seen as effective tool against Iranophobia: ICESCO official
The contribution of tourism and the hospitality industry is an effective tool to foil anti-Iranian sentiment or Iranophobia, which has long been forge ...
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Israel and the Muslim World
By Professor Khurshid Ahmad Immaculate is He who carried His servant on a journey by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque whose envi ...
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Iran’s Bushehr seeks to draw World Cup spectators
Iran’s Bushehr province, which neighbors Qatar, seeks to draw football fans who would be arriving in the emirate to watch World Cup games in November ...
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Iranians mark birthday anniversary of Imam Hassan (PBUH)
Iran marks the birth anniversary of the 2nd Imam of Shia Muslims Imam Hassan (Peace Be Upon Him). Iranians observe this auspicious occasion throughout ...