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The Museum of Sacrifice and Martyrdom in Ardakan

The invasion of Iran by the Iraqi Baath army and the self-sacrifices made by the youths of Ardakan in defense of the motherland is the main subject of the Museum of Sacrifice and Martyrdom in Ardakan.

Yazd

Having numerous historical, religious, and natural tourist attractions and being one of the most traditional Iranian cities in the post-Islamic era, Yazd is considered to be one of the best tourist destinations of Iran

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.

Iranian Kachi of Abuzaid Abad

The Kachi of Abuzaid Abad is not merely a food or a pudding, but cooking and serving it is accompanied by customs that help families to be more compassionate towards each other

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Batik Printing

One of the old professions that is still prevalent in the East Azarbaijan Province of Iran is batik printing, (called Kalaqei in Iran): a craft that produces very beautiful products.

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Minakari: A meticulous art form whose products are among the finest souvenirs of Iran

Minakari is recognized globally as a signature Iranian art, and most foreign tourists are eager to take home enameled vessels as souvenirs

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Tabriz Carpet, the Most Elegant Iranian Carpet

The type of knot used in weaving Tabriz carpet, which is known as the “Turkish knot” makes the texture and design of the carpet more elegant.

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Traditional Darning

Darning is a sewing technique for repairing holes, or worn areas in fabric in such a way that the fabric returns to its original state after repair, leaving no trace of the refinishing work.

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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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Kashan Carpets

Kashan carpet weaving is one of the unique arts of Iran, whose amazing beauty has attracted the attention of art lovers and tourists throughout history.

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The Son of Iran

This documentary is about the life of the great contemporary Iranian scholar and literary and cultural personality, Mohammad Ali Eslami Nodooshan, and his impact on the lives of the people of Iran, especially his native village of Nadoshan. The documentary includes interviews with Professor Sami’i Gilani and Professor Ismail Azar.

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Bodiless

After her daughter Arghvan goes missing, Sara Moghadam heads to the prosecutor's office. They are tracking Arghwan's mobile to identify the last person who had contact with her. The research shows that terrible incidents have taken place.

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Fisherman’s Nowruz

Fisherman's Nowruz is a precious tradition practiced by the people of Qeshm Island and is close to fading away. This ancient tradition has its roots in Iran’s history and is a method of calculating periods of time such as days and months, specific to Iranians. Experienced old sailors, who are fully familiar with this nautical calendar, continue to keep the tradition alive. The documentary Fisherman’s Nowruz aims to highlight the significance of this tradition and its impact on the lives of the people of Qeshm Island.

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motor cycles

Soso is a 7 years old motor cycle who has to move to a little city named Kalachtappe with his family. They have to live in the village of grandpa. At first, he doesn’t like living there but little by little he loves the village and experiences new adventures with his new friends.

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With my Dad

The story of a little girl who is learning how to live from his father in daily sweet adventures. They have a lot of fun together and she gets familiar with the world.

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Don’t Be Tired

Roman and Maria, a tourist couple with their own disputes, face a problem in Iran with the tourism institute they have a deal with. Morteza, the fired employee of the hotel where the tourist couple are staying, has plans for them with the help of his cousin, Hossein.

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Jame’ Mosque of Ahar

The initial construction of this Jame’ (Grand) Mosque in the city of Ahar (East Azarbaijan Province) dates back to the Seljuk era and its was later on expanded and some domes were added to it during the different Ilkhanate, Eldiguzid (Atabak), Safavid, Qajar and Pahlavi eras.

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Iran’s Bridges: The Architecture of Connection When a Structure Becomes a Civic Space

What lessons do Iranian bridges offer the modern world? The first is multifunctionality. At a time when urban infrastructure is often single-purpose, visually uninspiring, and disconnected from social life, Iranian bridges demonstrate that a bridge can simultaneously serve as a passageway, a recreational space, a marketplace, a prayer space, and an urban landmark.

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Wind catcher, the invisible architect of coolness

Imagine that it is the height of summer, and you are in one of Iran’s historic desert-edge cities, such as Yazd or Kashan. The heat is so intense that the paving stones are scorching beneath your feet, while the shimmering air makes the distant landscape appear distorted. Here, survival depends on finding shade and cool air.

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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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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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Ganj Ali Khan Bathhouse

This building is a part of the Ganj Ali Khan complex in the Kerman Bazaar and was built on the order of Ganj Ali Khan, the ruler of Kerman of the time - on behalf of Shah Abbas I of the Safavid Dynasty - between the years 1005 to 1034 AH/1596 to 1624 AD

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History of Persian Literature , politicization of the history of Persian literature

So far, many studies have been conducted on the rich Persian culture and literature, among which History of Persian Literature is one of the most prominent.

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The Selected from the History of Iran a complete look at contemporary Iran.

The contemporary history of Iran has many ups and downs, and Al-Montakhab min Tarikh Iran (The Selection from the History of Iran) is an attempt to provide an overview of these ups and downs.

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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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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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Makhtumqoli Faraghi

Makhtumqoli Faraghi (Magtymguly Pyragy in Turkmen dialect) was a Turkmen spiritual leader and philosophical poet, whose position and his poems in Turkmen literature and culture is unparalleled.

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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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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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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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Kamanche

Kamanche is an Iranian instrument, similar to violin & bass

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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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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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Balaban

Balaban can be considered one of the most important wind instruments of Azari music, which is widely used in individual and group performances.

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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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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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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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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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Calligraphy

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

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Kamal-ud-Din Behzad: The Second Mani or the Raphael of the East

Kamal-ud-Din Behzad was a renowned and highly skilled Iranian painter who opened a new path in the realm of Persian miniature painting and left a profound and widespread influence on the work of later artists in Iran, India, Turkey, and Central Asia.

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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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Hossein Sa’adatmand

Yazd laments are famous in Iran for their elegant lyrics and special style of performance: a style that Hossein Sa’adatmand played an important role in its development.

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Khwaja Nasir al-Din Tusi, A Genius in Mathematics and Astronomy

According to Ibn Khaldun, Nasir al-Din Tusi has been the greatest Iranian scientist of the post-Islamic era.

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Hafez

Khawaja Shams al-Din Mohammad bin Baha’ al-Din Hafez Shirazi, popularly known by his pen name, Hafez, the renowned Iranian poet of international repute was born in the city of Shiraz in the year 1315 CE.

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Abu Mo’in Naser bin Khosrow bin Harith Qubadiani Balkhi

Abu Mo’in Naser bin Khosrow bin Harith Qubadiani Balkhi, popularly known as Naser Khosrow, one of the great Iranian poets, writers, philosophers, and world travelers, was born in the Qubadian part of Marv in the year 1004 CE.

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Shahriyar: A Lifetime of Pure Love

What has been behind by Shahriyar as his heritage is just love and love and love!

Customs of Iran

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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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Azari Dance

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

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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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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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Iranian coffeehouse, a social institution with specific traditions

Iranian coffeehouses came into existence in the 16th century and, throughout their centuries-long existence, have fostered traditions and arts.

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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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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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