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Minakari

Where artistry and culture blend, Minakari’s beauty has no end.

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Discover the exquisite craftsmanship of Minakari, Iran’s traditional enamel art,

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A timeless landmark where history comes alive—Ardashir Babakan Palace.

Ardashir Babakan Palace is a lasting imprint of past grandeur, shaped by the beauty of its architecture and the depth of its history.

Shams Tabrizi — the sun that set Rumi's heart ablaze.

Shams al-Din Muhammad Tabrizi (c. 1185–c. 1248) was a wandering Persian Sufi mystic and dervish. In 1244, in the Anatolian city of Konya, he met the respected scholar Jalal al-Din Rumi.

A wandering mystic whose brief friendship with Rumi changed the course of Persian poetry forever.
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Today a shrine in Khoy, northwestern Iran, is widely held to be his burial place

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Glassware and Ceramic Museum of Iran (Abgineh Museum)

Glassware and Ceramic Museum formerly known as Abgineh opened in 1980, the museum is housed in the 1915 mansion of a former prime minister in Reza Shah’s government, and from 1953—60 it functioned as the Egyptian Embassy, so the building itself has architectural merit.

The Greek Ship and Its Fascinating Story

The Greek Ship, located on the western shores of Kish Island, creates one of the island’s most beautiful views, especially during sunset.

Abbasi Hotel

Here stands the oldest hotel on Chaharbagh Abbasi Avenue, Isfahan, Iran, Asia, an unrepeatable heritage in Isfahan architectural style, from the glorious Safavid era.

Koofteh Sabzi Shirazi ( Shirazi vegetable meatballs

Koofteh Sabzi Shirazi is another traditional food of this city. Its pleasant taste and aroma are extraordinary. This meatball is larger than other meatballs. Eating this traditional Shiraz food along with vegetables and hot bread is really enjoyable. Minced meat, onion, pea, tarragon, coriander, dill, savory and leek are the most important raw materials for preparing this delicious meatball. This traditional food of Shiraz is a great option for those who care about their health.

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Art

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Tile and its production techniques and skills.

Tile is one of the most important decorative elements of Iranian architecture. Over the centuries, techniques and skills have been developed in the creation and design of tiles.

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An Overview of the Well-known Iranian Art

Iranian art is part of its cultural and civilizational identity and it has attracted the attention of many art-loving people of the world.

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Leather Handicrafts

Leather has been used by Iranians in producing various products for a long time and many leather products are made in this country even today.

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Tabriz Leather

The leather products of Tabriz, especially its full leather shoes, have a global reputation and are popular among tourists as one of the best souvenirs they can take from this city.

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The connection between art and nature in Sundanese weaving.

Sundbafi weaving is a type of mat made from date palm fibers, it is an art in which no industrial tools are used.

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Mamaqan Needlework

Needlework products of Mamqan are the manifestation of a unique effect of the art, taste, and talent of unknown artists.

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Mansour

The film has been made on the life and activties of Martyr Mansour Sattari (the former Brigadier general of the Iranian Air Force). A real and believable narrative about a hero who gets entangled in difficult situations in such a way that one is not sure about the outcome.

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Stories of the Fox and the Rooster

This animation series is about a blue fox who is an inventor and his neighboring rooster who crows early in the mornings and disturbs the fox who usually sleeps during day time. The fox struggles to find a way to make the rooster and his family shift from that area.

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The Garden of Tales

“The Garden of Tales” follows the story of a kind gardener who takes care of a quiet village full of colorful flowers. His chubby and reliable cat also helps him look after the flowers and learns new lessons every day. This animation contains lessons about such important values as orderliness, respecting others, right thinking, perseverance, friendship, trustworthiness, reading, and helping others.

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Shahbaz

“Shahbaz” is a thrilling TV serial about a genius student in computer programming. Her skills have led her to uncover a secret internet subversive network called Arghavan, which she believes is responsible for the death of her close friend. Meanwhile, a team of cyber security forces led by the elite agent Hessam has been searching for years to uncover the identity of the leading operator of the Arghavan network. While Najva and Hessam’s team race against time to discover the truth before it is too late, the big mystery is who is Arghavan.

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The Brave Heart (Ghavidel)

Synopsis: The issue of this documentary is about the difficult loop in the distribu-tion of the contaminated blood in Iran, the involving case, the following in Iran. The filmmaker is viewing this involving case and gets to the newer dimensions of this issue.

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Colonel Soraya

The story of this film is based on a true story and it portrays a mother’s longing and efforts for free her son who is being held captive in Iraq at Camp Ashraf, the base of the so-called People’s Mojahedin Organization (a terrorist group referred to as Monafeqin/Hypocrites by Iranian).

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Sa d al Saltaneh Caravanserai Qazvin , Iran s Largest Urban Caravanserai A Marketplace for the World

At the heart of Qazvin s historic urban fabric, once the first capital of the Safavid dynasty, stands a remarkable complex that rightfully bears the title of Iran s largest urban caravanserai. Built in the late Qajar period on the orders of Mohammad-Baqer Khan Sa’d al-Saltaneh, the governor of Qazvin at the time, Sa d al Saltaneh Caravanserai is a vast commercial and accommodation complex covering nearly 26,000 square meters. Far more than a caravanserai, it functioned as a complete commercial city, with covered bazaar passages, timchehs, courtyards, a bathhouse, a mosque, and magnificent chahar-suqs. Still vibrant and active today, the complex is a remarkable example of Qajar era commercial architecture and the thoughtful integration of multiple functions within a single architectural ensemble.

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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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Abbasian House, Kashan A Spiritual Labyrinth When Architecture Meets Mysticism

Rather than resembling a conventional residential house, it is more reminiscent of a mystical khanqah and a private sanctuary. Built in the late Zand and early Qajar periods, the Abbasian House belonged to Haj Mohammad Ebrahim Abbasian, a prominent merchant and religious scholar. With its complex, multi level spatial organization, breathtaking and unparalleled plasterwork, and spaces that seem to have been designed for meditation, seclusion, and spiritual contemplation, the house is one of the most unique and enigmatic historic residences in Iran

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Na'in A Miniature of Desert Architecture, Where History Remains Untouched

What distinguishes Na’in from other historic cities of Iran is not the grandeur or magnificence of its monuments, but its authenticity and remarkably well-preserved character. Unlike many historic cities where the old urban fabric has been lost amid modern construction, in Na’in, visitors can still experience a traditional desert city in its entirety, with all its distinctive elements intact.

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Shushtar: The Architecture of Water , When Ancient Infrastructure Becomes a Cultural Landscape

Among all the architectural masterpieces of Iran, there is one that was built not with bricks and tiles, but with water. This masterpiece is the Shushtar Historical Hydraulic System—a vast hydraulic machine from antiquity that, remarkably, has transcended its role as mere technical infrastructure and evolved into a magnificent cultural landscape. Shushtar, in Khuzestan Province, on the Karun River, tells a story of how engineering and architecture, when placed in the service of life and community, can become a form of poetry.

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Shiraz: The Architecture of Poetry and Gardens

What does the architecture of Shiraz tell us . It whispers that the spaces created by human hands need not be monuments to power and wealth> they can instead become reflections of the gentle spirit of a culture. The gardens of Shiraz reconcile architecture with nature, while the Tomb of Hafez transforms the idea of a mausoleum from a cold, silent memorial into a warm and vibrant civic space where lovers of poetry gather. Shiraz teaches today’s architects and urban planners that a place endures not because of its grandeur, but because it forges an emotional bond with its people a place where they can recite poetry, fall in love, and gaze up at the sky.

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A Journey Through the Conduct of the Imams: In Search of an Answer to the Enigma of War or Peace

A study of the lives of the Imams examines the approach of the Imams (peace be upon them) in dealing with the issue of the caliphate and government.

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Dastan-e Rastan: A Selection of the Best Edifying Stories

The purpose of compiling Stories of the Righteous is to explain ethical and educational points in simple language for the young generation of society.

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Endowment Deed of Rab’-e Rashidi

Endowment Deeds of Rab’-e Rashidi is a 700-year-old document (book) consisting of an extensive list of endowments and how the income from them was spent to support scientific activities.

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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 Religious Pluralism" and the Perspective of a Muslim on Plurality

The West aggressively promotes the notion of religious pluralism, but is this narrative truly perfect and free of flaws?

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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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Kamanche

Kamanche is an Iranian instrument, similar to violin & bass

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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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Naqareh

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

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Ey Iran

The patriotic song “Ey Iran Ey Marz-e Porgohar” was composed and sung while Iran was under the occupation of the Allied Forces and was going through bitter days.

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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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Barbat

Barbat is an Iranian instrument that may seem to be the same as the Arabic oud to common people. However, the longevity of this instrument is much more than that of oud.

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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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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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Mirza Mohammad Reza Kalhor and the Revival of Nastaliq Script

Mirza Mohammad Reza Kalhor was a renowned and skilled calligrapher of the Qajar era, recognized among the prominent Nastaliq masters in the history of Iranian visual arts. Through his innate talent and creativity, he succeeded in establishing a fresh, distinctive, and enduring style in Nastaliq calligraph.

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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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Sanīʿ al-Molk; Founder of the First Painting School in Iran

“Abu al-Hasan Ghaffari, known as Sanīʿ al-Molk, is considered one of the foremost painters and miniaturists in Iranian history. His primary expertise lay in realistic portraiture, and he possessed both a creative imagination and a deft hand for depicting real-life events and scenes, leaving behind a legacy of distinguished and enduring works in Iranian visual arts.

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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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Khwaja Abdullah Ansari’s Supplications: the Climax of Spirituality

Khwaja Abdullah Ansari’s supplications were inspired by the Qur’an, hadith, and the teachings of mystics who lived before him.

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Parvin Etesami

Rakhshandeh Etesami, popularly known as Parvin Etesami, one of the most famous contemporary Iranian poets, who has been described as “the most famous female poet of Iran was born in the city of Tabriz on March 17, 1906 CE.

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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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Ibn Miskawayh: Rational and Wise

Due to the importance given to ethics and its significance in politics, Ibn Miskawayh holds a noticeable position in the history of Islamic thought. He belongs to a tradition that considers special weight for reason and wisdom.

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Sheikh Al-Kulayni: a Devout Servant of Islam

By compiling Kitab al-Kafi, al-Kulayni helped preserve the traditions of the Ahl al-Bayt of the Holy Prophet of Islam.

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Abu Sai’d Abu’l-Khayr: A Scholar Who Avoided Fanaticism

What seals Abu Sai’d Abu’l-Khayr’s name in history is that he was devoid of fanaticism. He respected everyone, regardless of their religious or cultural affiliations. He is also known as “the father of practical mysticism in Persian literature”.

Customs of Iran

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Iranian Lullabies

Lullaby is one of the richest elements of the intangible cultural heritage and oral literature of Iranian communities.

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Golabgiri

Golabgiri is a traditional ceremony held annually in 14 provinces of Iran, mainly from early Ordibehesht to late Khordad

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Nowruz

Nowruz (literally translated New Day) is one of the oldest celebrations in ancient Persia, which is held vigorously in the first day of spring marking the beginning of the Iranian calendar (21 March).

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Allah Allah Husaina Veina Mourning Ceremony in Maragheh

The people of Maragheh mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) in the “Allah Allah Husina Veina” ceremony they hold on the morning of Ashura by wearing the attire of the Hajj pilgrims.

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Takam Gardani

Nowruz is the ancient festivity of Iranians during which special customs are observed for celebrating it in different parts of Iran. Takam Gardani is a folklore custom that the people of Iran’s Azarbaijan perform to welcome Nowruz.

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Bayatilar, the folk couplets of Azerbaijani speakers

Bayatilar is an important part of the oral culture of the people of Azerbaijan, which has been formed over the centuries and passed down from generation to generation.

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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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