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Carpet Museum of Iran

Since carpet is one of the most important cultural and artistic products of Iran, the Carpet Museum of Iran is considered one of the most important museums of this country.

Shazdeh Mahan Garden — the marvel of Persian garden design in the heart of an arid land

Shazdeh Mahan Garden is one of the largest Persian gardens located in a desert region.

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.

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Handicrafts

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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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Mehriz Knife

Knife making is one of the famous handicrafts of the historical city of Mehriz in Yazd Province and its products used to be sent all over Iran.

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White Clay Pottery

In white clay pottery, a type of clay is used that contains Kaolinite, and its products turn white.

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Charuq

Charuq (lit. clodhopper) is a traditional, famous, and colorfully decorated footwear that has been and is popular among some Iranian communities

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Carpet Weaving in Nahavand

Nahavand carpet is famous for using unique designs and special and unique colors.

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Noskhe-pardazi; The Ancient Art of Beautifying Books in Iran

One of the factors that made Noskhe-pardazi (the art of beautifying books) grow in Iran significantly is the background of this land with regard to science.

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Varesh

In order to escape poverty, Yarmohammad goes to northern Iran along with his pregnant wife and joins his old friend, Mirvali, to pursue a fishing career. Unaware that the fishing in that area is dominated by a thug named Torab, he goes to the sea and withstands Torab. Yarmohammad’s wife, who has just given birth to their child dies in an earthquake. A young widow by the name of Varesh, who has also just given birth to a child and whom Torab has been dreaming of marrying for years, falls in love with Yarmohammad when she sees his bravery. On the insistence of Mirvali and his wife, Yarmohammad marries Varesh, and the furious Torab plots to get rid of Yarmohammad

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leona

A preschool animated series about the daily life of a lovely humanoid lion family: Leona, Leo, Bro, Mama, and Daddy who live together in a villa near other animal families. Leona is about 5, Leo is 3 and their older brother is 9 years old. Leona is a happy and explorer little girl who is always with her younger brother Leo, a toddler, and playfulness. Their elder brother enjoys reading books and inventing different things. In each seven-minute episode, Leona and Leo face typical issues of a young human child in daily life. With the help of her family and a group of minor animal friends, she navigates through issues and it's all smiles and a good experience by the end. For children, the relationship between Leona and her younger brother Leo is particularly realistic and charming. Leona likes to play the role of a supportive elder for Leo, but sometimes she suffers from the natural problems of her age, such as ignorance, jealousy, competition, etc. Fortunately, elders or their friends are usually around them. This sweet and easy-going series is perfect for the preschooler audience, featuring simple graphics and animation that is carefully designed for this age group of the audience.

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Conjugal Visit

Parvaneh's father is in prison and he communicates with his daughter through the phone of Farhad, one of his inmates. After some time, Farhad and Parvaneh become interested in each other and this is the beginning of their meetings and the beginning of their problems

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Flying Over the Land of the Sun

This documentary is about the German-American archaeologist Eric Schmidt between the years 1931 and 1939 in Iran.

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Mortal Wound

The story of a man named Malek, who is a broker of a large family business. According to Malek’s wife, Samira, the salary he receives is not proportional to the amount of work he does. They, therefore, plan to kill Haaj Amou, the manager of this big business company.

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Jadoogar or Magician

Ghodrat and Jahangir, two famous forgers, who are wanted by the police, plan to escape from the country, but during their adventures, they find out that they can start a new business. Although the police have identified them, their greed does not let them give up geomancy thinking that they can make a fortune through fraud

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Tabriz Municipality Palace

Tabriz Municipality Palace (also known as Sa'at Tower or Kakh-e Shahrdari) is located in the downtown of Tabriz in the famous Clock (Sa'at) square. This structure was constructed in the year 1933 AD. under German supervision before World War II. The stony edifice is constructed on a ruined and ancient graveyard. There is a tower with a four sided clock on this building and at present is the municipality building of Tabriz.

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Gonbad-e Sorkh (Red Dome) of Maragheh

Gonbad-e-Sorkh of Maragheh (Red Dome of Maragheh) in Tabriz Iran, is one of the most exquisite buildings of Seljuk’s era (1147 AD).

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The Blue Mosque (Masjid-e Kaboud)

Exterior view of The Blue Mosque or Masjed-e Kabud , a historic mosque in Tabriz, Iran. The mosque were constructed in 1465 upon the order of Jahan Shah, the ruler of Kara Koyunlu , The mosque was severely damaged in an earthquake , it is inscribed as UNESCO cultural world heritage because of its very special tile working

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Qasabeh Qanat of Gonabad One of the World s Oldest and Deepest Qanats An Achaemenid Masterpiece Beneath the Earth

One of the most remarkable aspects of the Qasabeh Qanat of Gonabad is its continued operation for more than 2,500 years. Despite earthquakes, floods, wars, and climatic changes, the qanat is still flowing and continues to supply water. Today, its discharge is approximately 150 liters per second, enough to irrigate parts of Gonabad’s agricultural fields and orchards. This remarkable continuity and resilience reflect the quality of its construction, the sophistication of its engineering knowledge, and the extraordinary skill of its builders.

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The Achaemenid Palace of Bardak Siah Palace

Bardak Siah Palace is the name of the site of an ancient palace situated near the Borazjan county in the northern part of Bushehr Province of Iran that is said to have been the winter palace of the Achaemenid king, Darrius I, popularly known as Darrius the Great.

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The Tomb of Awhadi Maraghehei

The Tomb of Rokn al-Din Abu al-Hassan Maraghehei (1271-1338 CE), popularly known as Awhadi Maraghehei, is located in the city of Maragheh (in East Azarbaijan Province of Iran), which was renovated during the era of the second Pahlavi king (from 1974 to 1978 CE).

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My Model for a world that thirsts for another way.

Modernity has distracted man from spirituality and caused him to become alienated. Therefore, another path must be taken...

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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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Moving Beyond the Conventional Image of Nahj al-Balagha

Nahj al-Balagha stands as one of the greatest works in the Islamic world, and A Journey Through Nahj al-Balagha is intended as a concise guide to its vast landscape

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Untitled Poem’: A Critical Look at the Occupation of Palestine

The issue of Palestine and its occupation has plunged the West Asia region into crisis for decades

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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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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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Nay

Ney or Nay is a woodwind Persian musical instrument

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Robab

In ancient Persian literary works, there are many references to an instrument called “Robab”, which seems to have been a favorite of Persian literary personalities.

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Turkmen music

The most important part of Turkmen music is the collection of works that are sung and played by the Bakhshis.

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Tonbak

Tonbak, sometimes written as Tombak is one of the most known and popular Persian musical instruments in Iran

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Bakhshu Khwani

Bakhshu Khwani is a style of eulogy that Jahanbakhsh Kurdizade performed with his special musical technique and sad tone.

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Sorna in Lak Music

The scope of Lak music is quite unique and Sorna and Dohol are its main musical instruments.

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Calligraphy; the Gem of Islamic-Iranian Art

Calligraphy is the art of beautifying letters and words based on established principles and rules. In general terms, this art means writing beautifully and having elegant handwriting. In other words, calligraphy involves attention to the visual aspect and adherence to aesthetic principles and rules when writing letters and words.

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Gholamhossein Amirkhani: The Father of Contemporary Iranian Calligraphy

Master Gholamhossein Amirkhani is considered one of the enduring figures of Iranian calligraphy in the Nasta‘liq style and the most renowned contemporary calligrapher, having played a significant role over the past forty years in the development and promotion of this authentic Iranian-Islamic art.

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Ibn Muqla: The Innovative Calligrapher

Ibn Muqla is considered one of the most influential figures in the illustrious realm of Iranian calligraphy. Through his unparalleled dedication and creativity, he was able to develop and perfect the six canonical scripts—Muḥaqqaq, Rayḥān, Thuluth, Naskh, Ruqʿah, and Tawqiʿ—thereby leaving a lasting legacy for this quintessentially Iranian-Islamic art.

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Traditional Persin Design

Traditional Persian design earmarks the independent identity of Iranian arts and crafts

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Kamal-ol-Molk: The Enduring Innovator of a New Path in the History of Iranian Painting

Mohammad Ghaffari, known as Kamal-ol-Molk, is regarded as a renowned and highly skilled painter in the history of contemporary Iranian art, who, through his works, initiated a major historical break from tradition, bringing an end to the two-century-long fusion of Iranian and European styles along with European naturalism. His unique style and method served for many years as a singular model for Iranian painters, and his profound influence continues to shape the work of subsequent generations of artists.

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Mirza Gholamreza Esfahani: The Calligrapher Who Sought Help from Imam Ali (AS)

Mirza Gholamreza Esfahani, a renowned calligrapher of the Qajar era, is considered a distinguished figure in the history of Iranian calligraphy, having produced first-rate works in various scripts.

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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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Dehkhoda

Ali Akbar Dehkhoda, a great Iranian literary personality, journalist, satirist, member of the National Assembly, university professor, linguist, lexicographer, and poet - who has come to be widely known for his masterpiece “Persian to Persian Dictionary”, was born in Tehran on February 24, 1880.

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Rudaki

Abu Abdullah Jafar ibn Mohammad, popularly known as Rudaki was the first great poet of the Persian language and is referred to as the father of Persian poetry. Rudaki was born in the Rudak district of the city of Samarqand in the year 858 CE. At the age of eight, he learned and memorized the Holy Qur’an and simultaneously began his poetry

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Seyed Jamaluddin Asadabadi

An intellectual and thinker of the Islamic world in the period of Nasser al-Din Shah. He was born in Asadabad, Hamedan

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Allameh Majlesi: Bihar al-Anwar and the Revival of the Importance of Hadiths

By compiling the book Bihar al-Anwar, Allameh Majlesi tried to revive the traditions of Prophet Mohammad and his household.

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Omar Khayyam

The renowned Iranian polymath, mathematician, astronomer, philosopher, and poet, Hakim Omar Khayyam, was born in the city of Neyshabur on 18 May 1048 CE.

Customs of Iran

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Azari Dance

Having a history of eight thousand years the Azari dance includes certain spiritual and religious aspects.

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Muharram In Yazd

Muharram is the month in which Iranians commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Husain (AS).

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Sienhzani (Chest-Beating)

Sinehzani (in Persian) or Chest-beating is a ceremony performed as a sign of mourning for the Shiite Imams, especially Imam Hussain ibn Ali (as) in groups or in mosques and in Husayniahs.

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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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Yalda Night

The name of the last night of autumn and the first night of winter — the longest night of the entire year, after which the nights become shorter and the days grow longer.Yalda: Written by Ali Bolukbashi

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Local calendar of East Azerbaijan, a lasting legacy

The local calendar of East Azerbaijan can be considered one of the manifestations of the oral culture of the people of this land, which has evolved over the years.

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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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