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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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Iranian Silk

The traditional method of producing silk in Iran and turning it into a final product has been inscribed as an intangible national heritage.

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Kalash or Giveh (espadrille) of Kurdistan

Giveh, which the Kurds call “Kalash” in their local language, is one of the main parts of Kurdish men’s clothing. Although Kurds usually wear white Kalash, this local shoe is also produced in blue and red colors.

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Papier-mâché: An art form featuring both modern and traditional dimensions

In Iran, papier-mâché has been fused with arts such as Gol-o-Morgh (flower and bird painting), acquiring a distinct character that sets it apart from its counterparts in other countries

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Tiling

Symbol of Ornamental Elements in Iran

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The Saddlebag Weaving Craft of Ashkezar

The craft of saddlebag weaving and the use of saddlebags are more popular among villagers and nomads of Iran

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Let's Make Peace

Afandi and Pashandi are two neighbors who can’t stand each other. When they’re not trying to sabotage each other’s plans, they’re usually plotting to get revenge. But when push comes to shove, they cast aside their differences and join forces.

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Metropol Cinema

The destruction of the Metropol Cinema is one of the bitter memories for the residents of Abadan and Khorramshahr (the besieged and occupied cities during Iraq’s imposed war on Iran - from 1980 to 1988). This film narrates the fate of this cinema in the course of the war.

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Pahlevanan (The Heroes)

“Pahlavanan” follows the life story of a blacksmith and master of Pahlavani wrestling by the name of “Pourya-ye Vali” who trains his students in martial arts. With the help of his assistants, Pourya-ye Vali confronts Iskandar, the cunning, greedy, and ambitious ruler of the city, who seeks to suppress him. The animation is full of exciting and humorous scenes, and Pourya-ye Vali’s words are mixed with instructive, moral, and cultural points.

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Charm

This film tires to narrate the story of Tooba who is the wife of a war-disabled veteran being paralyzed from neck down for a year due to the movement of the quivers in his body. He has even lost his speech ability. Right at the wedding night of his nephew when the children leave to attend the ceremony, he feels worse and becomes a martyr within some hours. The story is about the love of Tooba for the corps of her husband. She prefers to be alone with him after his martyrdom.

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Octopus

A young man struggling to survive in extreme poverty discovers a shocking truth: his estranged father has left behind a considerable fortune. As he embarks on a dangerous quest to unravel his father's criminal legacy, he finds himself caught in a web of deceit, betrayal, and power.

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Arm Throw

A life of joy and sorrow; the story of a family striving to create an ideal ending for their children

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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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Domes in Iranian Architecture: The Earthly Sky From Structure to Meaning

The Iranian dome teaches us that an architectural element can be functional, beautiful, and meaningful at the same time. It can meet human physical needs, nourish the spirit, and serve as a symbol of a nation s culture and civilization.

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Jameh Mosque of Yazd, The Sky High Minarets

At the heart of Iran’s central desert, where the sky stretches endlessly and the earth offers architects an abundance of local and readily available building materials, a remarkable structure rises above the city, crowned by some of Iran’s tallest mosque minarets.

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Agha Bozorg Mosque, Kashan: Architecture for Wisdom and Faith

This building shows that an architectural masterpiece does not necessarily have to be the largest, tallest, or most richly decorated. Sometimes, the rightness of a space, its alignment with its function, and the harmony of its elements can be more valuable than any form of luxury or excess.

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Gorgan: The City of Forests and History; A Showcase of Northern Iranian Architecture

In northern Iran, nestled among the lush Hyrcanian forests and the fertile plains along the Caspian Sea, lies a city whose history is intertwined with myth, culture, and a civilization spanning thousands of years. Gorgan, formerly known as “Astarabad,” is one of the oldest human settlements in northern Iran and has been an important center of civilization throughout history. Gorgan can be described as the “City of Forests and History”—a city where the indigenous architecture of northern Iran blends with an ancient historical heritage, creating pleasant spaces that exist in harmony with nature and are imbued with a rich sense of collective memory.

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Salam Terminal at Imam Khomeini Airport Iran s Gateway Blending Traditional Grandeur with Modern Architecture

What distinguishes Salam Terminal from other airport terminals in Iran and the wider region is its creative interpretation of traditional Iranian architectural concepts through a modern, abstract, and striking design. The building’s overall form pays homage to two fundamental elements of Iranian architecture: the dome and the iwan.

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Ethics in Islam seeks the realization of inherent potentials.

Divine religions establish principles for their followers, and Ethics in Islam seeks to explain Islamic moral principles for its own adherents.

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Islam and education a path to reforming oneself and society.

Great people always have a big question before them: How can we lead ourselves and society towards salvation The answer that Islam and Education seeks to find.

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Conquering Phoenix, A Tribute to a Great Martyr

Phoenix the Conqueror tells the story of a martyred student.

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Analytical History of Islam: An Analytical Look at Early Islamic History with a Critical Approach

History is a subject in whose analysis impartiality comes first, a perspective that has been well implemented in Analytical History of Islam.

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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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Tar (string instrument)

Tar (Persian: تار) is an Iranian[1][2][3][4] long-necked, waisted lute family instrument, used by many cultures and countries including Iran, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Georgia, Tajikistan ( Iranian Plateau) and others near the Caucasus and Central Asia regions.

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Kamanche

Kamanche is an Iranian instrument, similar to violin & bass

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Daf

The history of Daf goes back to ancient times when it was played in old Persia, different parts of Asia & North Africa

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Ashiqi Music

The “Ashiqi” or “Ashiki” music of Azarbaijan is one of the richest “maqami” styles of Iranian music, in which various narratives are expressed in the form of songs.

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Radif in Iranian Music

Radif (lit. order) in Iranian music is its identity: an identity that because of its importance, has been inscribed on the UNESCO List of World’s Intangible Heritage

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Shajarian’s Rabbana

Words are incapable of describing Shajarian’s Rabbana. One has to listen to it and hear it in order to fathom the depth of its spirituality!

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Calligraphy

Iranian calligraphy is a part of Islamic calligraphy in Iran and the field of Iranian civilization

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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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Mir Emad: The Master of Nasta‘liq Calligraphy in Iran

Mir Emad Hassani Seifi Qazvini was one of the most celebrated calligraphers in the history of Iranian art during the Safavid era, whose fame extended far beyond the borders of Iran. Through his exceptional mastery and artistic brilliance, he elevated the Nastaʿlīq script to such perfection that many scholars of Islamic calligraphy came to describe it as the bride of calligraphic scripts.

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Iranian Pottery and Ceramics: A Cohesive Union of Art and Craft

Pottery and ceramics constitute important branches of the visual arts. Pottery, one of the earliest ceramic products, is made of a porous and colored body.

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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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Persian Calligraphy

Persian calligraphy or Iranian calligraphy is one of the most revered arts of Iran, which has gradually evolved and many calligraphers have contributed to different genres of this art. Nastaliq is an outstanding genre of Persian calligraphy that has come to be known as the most beautiful human calligraphy.

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Al-Farabi: a Mediator between Religion and Philosophy

Al-Farabi was a great and influential thinker. Many scholars believe that he was of the rank of Avicenna.

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Ibn Bawwab: Scripting the Holy Quran in Beautiful Reyhani Naskh Script

Ibn Bawab has written 64 copies of the Holy Quran. The full version of the Quran scripted by him is in the Chester Beatty Library of Ireland.

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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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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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Ghoamreza Takhti

a famous Iranian wrestler was born in a moderate and religious family in the Khaniabad neighborhood of Tehran on August 27, 1930.

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Mahin Afshanpour

Miniature painting is a genuine Iranian art and Mahin Afshanpour’s name shines at the peak of this art.

Customs of Iran

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Mid-Sha’ban Ceremony in the Ahmadadabad City of Ardakan County

On the eve of the 15th day of the month of Sha’ban, the people of Ahmadabad of Ardakan welcome the grand Mid-Sha’ban festivity by giving sweets and gifts to their children.

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Ramadan in Yazd

Fasting in the month of Ramadan is accompanied by certain special customs in Yazd.

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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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Iranian customs

There are three major national festivals (religious festivals not included) being celebrated nationwide every year. These festivals have their roots in Iranian customs and ancient culture and are celebrated over the centuries. There is a common concept among all these festivals: emphasizing the value of the family and friendship.

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Nosal Festivity

The Touye Village of Damghan is famous for its ancient history and old rituals one of the most important of which is the “Nosal” Festivity.

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Customs and Traditions of Nowruz

The customs and traditions practiced during festivals reflect the culture and civilization of different nations

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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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