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Yazd Water Museum Keynote

Exhibiting various means of extracting and transporting water, Yazd Water Museum displays the human effort for survival.

Gachsar Tulips Garden

Each year in Ordibehesht (around April and May), Gachsar Tulips Garden becomes the host to numerous travelers. Some of them are only passing by while the others knew of this site before and has chosen there as their destination to take part in the festival of Gachsar Tulips.

Persian Azadi International Hotel

Different Experience of a 5-Star Hotel in Tehran The purpose of Tehran Persian Azadi Hotel from the beginning has been rendering 5-star services to those guests who wish to experience such services and take benefit from the traditional Iranian guest respecting.

Green Beans Kuku

A popular Iranian dish, especially among the northwest people of Iran, which is made with fresh green beans.

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Iranian Handicraftse, Manifestation of Art and Civilization

With their diversity and elegance, Iranian handicrafts are the manifestation of the artistic taste and talent of Iranians and their culture and civilization

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Verni Weaving, the Art of Arsbaran Nomads

Having bright and attractive color combinations, Verni products have always been popular among tourists.

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The Delicate Art of Carving on Glass

Some crafts are so subtle and sensitive that even making a small mistake destroys the effort of the craftsman. A subject that shows the importance of experience in the delicate art of carving on glass.

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Gelij

The use of wool and cotton in weaving Gelij is the main cause of this fabric being very delicate and soft.

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Meybod Pottery; Creating Artifacts from Lifeless Soil

Meybod pottery is one of the famous handicrafts of Yazd Province, where beautiful and efficient artifacts are made using soil.

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Hawkbell Handicraft Industry of Sarayan

Sarayan is one of the eastern regions of Iran and hawkbell making is considered one of its native handicrafts

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The Passenger from Ganora

A disabled boy is looking for the lost Queen of Ganora Planet with aliens to bring back the PEACE to the planet. But another group of aliens comes to Earth to prevent them.

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Diaphragm

This documentary is about the history of the arrival of the phenogram in Iran during the time of Naser al-Din Shah (one of the Iranian kings during the Qajar period), its replacement by the gramophone, the role of this device in perpetuating sounds, publishing news and even expressing political protests. This device continued to be used until it became subject to the phenomenon of censorship during the rule of Reza Pahlavi and was eventually replaced by cassette tapes in the early 1970s.

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Motherland

A fascinating drama about the life of a young boy, Rahi, who survives the bombardment of his village by the Allied forces. He is entrusted to a religious family and struggles to survive in a world filled with chaos and uncertainty. This serial depicts the socio-political changes in Iran’s history from 1941 up to the 1979 Islamic Revolution as viewed by a teenager and a young man. Every character in this fascinating series has their own unique stories and struggles, which help gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of Iran’s history during these years.

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Nika and I

A comedy animation series about a brother and sister named “Ahmad and Zahra” living with their parents in their beautiful home. Two angels named “Nick and Nika”, too, live with them. Ahmad and Zahra always do good deeds and the angels also try to help them. Since these angels are a little naughty and everything is new to them, they create funny problems that are solved with the help of Ahmad and Zahra.

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The Fall

The serial is about the simple and modest life of Aisan after marrying his wife Jakan, which eventually ends with him having ISIS inclinations. The serial depicts Aysan’s difficult and challenging life after entering the city of Mosul (one of the Iraqi cities under the control of ISIS at that time). After the death of his wife, and while living among the ISIS people, Aisan tries to save himself and his child from this predicament at any cost.

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Mr. Troublemaker

This documentary is a narrative of Paul Larudee an Iranian-born American political activist who is a major figure in the pro-Palestinian movement.

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Gur-e Dokhtar

Goor-e Dokhtar is an ancient tomb located in the province of Bushehr.

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Qeysarieh Bazaar of Isfahan The Magnificent Gateway to Naqsh e Jahan Where Commerce Meets Power

To understand Qeysarieh Bazaar, one must first understand Naqsh e Jahan Square as the beating heart of an empire. Built in the early seventeenth century by order of the Safavid Shah Abbas I, the square was a vast and unique multifunctional space that brought together political power, represented by Ali Qapu Palace religious power, represented by the Imam Mosque economic power, represented by Qeysarieh Bazaar. and social life, represented by the public square itself, within a single, harmonious, and magnificent spatial composition.

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Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque The Hidden Jewel of Naqsh-e Jahan Square

Unlike the conventional principles of Iranian mosque architecture, this mosque sits on the eastern edge of Naqsh e Jahan Square in Isfahan and, rather than announcing itself, seems to conceal itself.

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Borujerdi House Symmetry, Light, and Love

Its romantic origin story reminds us that some of the greatest architectural masterpieces are born not merely from power and wealth, but from love, healthy rivalry, and deeply human motivations. With all its grandeur, symmetry, and refinement, Borujerdi House stands as a symbol of how architecture can become a physical embodiment of love: love for the beloved, love for art, and love for creation.

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Qanat Iran s Hidden Lifeline of Life

Among all the remarkable achievements of ancient Iranian architecture and engineering, there is one that, unlike magnificent mosques, lavish palaces, and bustling bazaars, operates in complete silence and anonymity deep beneath the earth. That structure is the qanat, also known as kariz a sophisticated and ingenious network of underground channels that carries water from mountain foothills and underground aquifers to the surface, making life possible across Iran’s arid and desert plateau. A qanat is not merely an engineering structure it represents a technological revolution in the history of human civilization, a masterpiece of sustainable design, and a social and cultural institution

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Watermills of Barzok

Barzok watermills display the skill of artisanship used in their construction and reflect the cultural aspects of Iranian traditional architecture

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From Iran s literary past, a narrative of the flourishing of Iranian culture in past centuries.

Iran is an ancient country with an authentic culture, a culture that has maintained its vibrancy throughout the centuries.

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Religious Democracy, an answer to doubts about Iran's political system

The topic of religion and politics has always been a challenge for thinkers. Religious democracy tries to provide an answer to this challenge.

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Ali (AS) and Divine Philosophy, an attempt to reconcile religion and philosophy

The book Ali (as) and Divine Philosophy attempts to explain divine philosophy from the perspective of Imam Ali (as).

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Saadi Shirazi Persian Kalam

Prominent Persian poet from Iran, famous for his prose in Gulistan and verse in Bustan.

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Sages of the Isfahan School and the Issue of the Origin of the World, an examination of the Isfahan School philosophers view

The book Sages of the Isfahan School and a Study of the Creation of the World ex Nihilo is one of Dr. Nazari Tavakkoli’s well known books.

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A Collection of Philosophical Essays: A Path to a Better Understanding of Islam

Islam’s response to fundamental philosophical questions can provide a precise path to understanding its essence.

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Naqareh

A percussion instrument, which was used to announce important events in the past but has multiple uses today.

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The Bakhshi Music of Khorasan

The Bakhshi music of Khorasan, which has its own special characteristics expresses the rich and noble culture of the people of the region.

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Belur Instrument of Lak Music

Belur is a simple musical instrument playing which does not require much training and, therefore, it is very popular among the Lak people.

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Qopuz

Qopuz also pronounced as Kopuz is an ancient string instrument, which is so important in the culture of the Azari-speaking people that when they generally talk about a musical instrument they mean Qopuz.

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Azari Music

Azari music is an important part of the culture of the Azari-speaking people of Iran, which has evolved throughout history.

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Evolution of Iranian Music

By knowing the evolution of Iranian music, one can get to know more about the Iranian nation and its culture.

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MirʿAli Tabrizi; The Creator of the Nastaʿlīq Script

Mir Ali Tabrizi, one of the greatest Iranian calligraphers of the Timurid era, in the 9th century AH, for the first time, was able to establish the principles and rules governing calligraphy in the Nastaʿlīq style and bring order to it.

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Caricature: A Penetrating and Innovative Art in the History of Iran

Caricature is another branch of the visual arts that involves the exaggeration, distortion, and amplification of human, animal, or object features while maintaining a visually recognizable likeness.

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Mahmoud Farshchian: The Shining Star of Iran’s Art Scene

Mahmoud Farshchian is a highly skilled and internationally renowned Iranian artist, recognized as a master of Persian miniature painting. His innovative and conceptually rich works, created over the course of his prolific artistic career, have earned him widespread admiration and respect among art scholars and enthusiasts worldwide.

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Seyed Mohammad Ehsai: The Painter with a Refined Sense for Words

Seyed Mohammad Ehsai is a renowned and accomplished figure in contemporary Iranian visual arts and is regarded as one of the pioneers of Naqqashi-Khat (calligraphic painting) in the country. Through his distinctive body of work in this field, he has gained international recognition and acclaim among art enthusiasts. One of the main reasons for Ehsai’s prominence lies in his pivotal role in establishing calligraphic painting in Iran. He was among the first artists to employ letters as a medium for personal artistic expression.

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Emad al-Ketab: Reviver of Persian Calligraphy

Mirza Mohammad Hossein Sifi Qazvini, known as Emad al-Ketab, is considered one of the most prominent figures in the history of Iranian calligraphy in the Nastaʿlīq style and the final link in the golden chain of the old masters of this distinguished Iranian-Islamic art. Living during the Constitutional Revolution era, he used his exceptional talent, abundant creativity, and tireless effort to serve as the connecting point between contemporary calligraphers and the school of Mirza Mohammad Reza Kalleh.

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Iranian Painting: The Harmonious Melody of Color and Design on a White Canvas

Painting is one of the key branches of visual arts, in which the artist conveys ideas and emotions using colors, techniques, and tools such as brushes, pencils, or pastels, creating images on surfaces like paper, canvas, or walls. It is among the oldest and most significant art forms, employed to express emotions, reflect realities, visualize imagination, and communicate a wide range of concepts.

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Abul-Fadhl Bayhaqi: The Father of Persian Prose

Unlike other historians, Abul-Fadhl Bayhaqi did not fear criticizing the rulers, and was brave enough not to bow down to them.

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Mehdi Azaryazdi: The Father Iranian Child and Teenage Literature

Mehdi Azaryazdi’s writing style is very attractive for children.

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Allameh Tabatabai: Outstanding Role in the Development of Islamic Philosophy

By writing the books Badayeh al Hikmah and Nahayah alHikmah, Allameh Tabatabai opened a new phase for Islamic philosophy.

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Kamaloddin Behzad

Kamaloddin Behzad, the greatest and most famous Iranian miniature painter was born in Herat in the year 1455 CE. The exact dates of his birth and death are not known.

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Omar Khayyam: A Scientist and Poet of Global Fame

Khayyam was a great Iranian scientist and mathematician who is world-renowned mostly for his poetry.

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Attar Neyshabouri

Farid al-Din Abu Ḥamed Mohammad bin Abu Bakr, popularly known as Attar Neyshabouri - one of the renowned Iranian mystics and poet of the Persian language - was born in the Kadkan district of the city of Neyshabour in the year 1146 CE.

Customs of Iran

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Armenian Annual Ceremony Held at Saint Thaddeus Monastery

Saint Thaddeus Monastery - called Qarah Kelisa in the Azari language - is very important for Iranian Armenians and every year a grand ceremony is held in it with the presence of Christians from all over the world.

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The skill of dismantling and erecting a nomadic tent, a heritage born of nature.

Over the centuries, the nomads of East Azerbaijan have developed unique and interesting methods for dismantling and erecting nomadic yurts.

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Eid al-Ghadir in Faragheh Village of Abarkuh

Faragheh is one of the green villages of Abarkuh County, which is famous for its rituals performed on the day of Eid al-Ghadir.

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(Chest-beating (sineh-zani

Chest-beating (sineh-zani) is a traditional act of mourning performed in mourning groups or in mosques and tekyeh (religious halls)

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Tati Language of Karingan Village

Although the Azari language is presently spoken in most regions of the Azarbaijan provinces of Iran, the Tati language was widely spoken in some of these regions in the past, and it is still spoken in the Karingan or Keringan Village of East Azarbaijan Province.

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Traditional Clothing of Iranian Zoroastrians

Zoroastrian men often wear white clothes, while the traditional garments of Zoroastrian women are quite colorful

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Kousha University of Applied Science and Technology: Bridging Skills-Based, Industrial, and Practical Education with Labor Marke

Kousha University of Applied Science and Technology: A higher education institution dedicated to enhancing students’ scientific and technical knowledge and equipping them with the skills needed to undertake practical and industrial projects.

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Karaj Sugar Applied Science and Technology Center: One of the Modern Institutions of Skills-Based and Industrial Higher Educatio

Karaj Sugar Applied Science and Technology Center: Bridging Skills-Based Education, Industry, and Entrepreneurship to Meet the Needs of the Country’s Industries

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Isfahan City Center Comprehensive Center for Applied Science and Technology: Integrating Skills-Based Education, Employment-Orie

Isfahan City Center Comprehensive Center for Applied Science and Technology: A Modern Institution for Skills-Based Higher Education, Adopting a Practical Approach Aligned with Labor Market Standards.

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Kermanshah University of Technology: Bridging Engineering Education, Research, and Technological Development in Western Iran

Kermanshah University of Technology aims to train specialized professionals, meet the needs of industries in Kermanshah Province and western Iran, and advance the development of modern technologies across various industries.

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Qom University of Technology: Bridging Engineering Education, Research, and Industrial Development in the Province

Qom University of Technology: A University Focused on Engineering and Technology Education, Fostering an Innovative Environment for Training Professional Engineers

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Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Non-Profit University: Connecting Education, Research, and the Development of Academic Skills

Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Non-Profit University: Providing Quality Education, Advancing Academic and Research Activities, Enhancing Society’s Cultural Standards, and Educating Competent Graduates

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