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Natural Science Museum of Yazd

The Natural Science Museum of Yazd was established in 1988 AD by the Department of Education of the province and under the supervision of a science community inside an old school named Iranshahr.

Shapour Cave, An Astounding Cave Housing the largest Statue of Ancient Iran

The largest statue left from ancient Iran, with a height of about seven meters, is located in an astounding cave called Shapour Cave

Laleh International Hotel

Laleh International Hotel is one of the most luxurious and well-established five-star hotels in Tehran

Traditional Aushes of Yazd

Many types of Aush (a particular Iranian dish) with different flavors and healthy and nourishing ingredients are cooked in Yazd, which have an important place in the diet of the people of this province

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Sha’r Weaving: The Textile Art of the Desert People of Iran

Sha’r Weaving is an art of fabric weaving that has been popular in Yazd and some central cities of Iran.

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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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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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Mootabi, a technical fabric with strong and durable weaves.

In Mootabi, goat or camel hair is transformed into yarn, rope, and netting through a specific process. The textiles produced using this technique are very strong and durable.

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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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Maragheh Soap

Maragheh soap is one of the semi-industrial products of this city, which is obtained in a traditional way and has many properties.

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Ashura

The story of two martyred brothers, Hamid and Mahdi Bakri, two battalion commanders of Iran’s Armed Forces during the Iraq-Iran War (1980-1988). Mahdi requests his younger brother to join him at the war front and despite certain existing problems, Hamid honors his brother’s request. Following Operation Kheibar, Mahdi Bakri must return home alone, leaving his brother behind. The series narrates the tragic story of Mahdi’s journey to find out what happened to his brother and how he copes with his loss.

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The Last Slayer

The Last Slayer is about the life and activities of Mohammad Reza Ishaqi Gorji, a well-known artist of Mazandaran music. The narrator of the documentary is Ishaqi Gorji himself who talks about his life, activities, memories, and some other issues in his native language. One of the less-heard-about works of this artist is also unveiled in this documentary.

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Nargil

Three siblings Hamid, Hamed, and Haleh live with their parents and grandfather, Rohom. Lying has been forbidden in their family for many generations, so one day when these three children lie, their dishonesty makes a big problem for the family. Roham gives a mission to his grandchildren and sends them on an adventurous trip to rescue their parents. On this mission, siblings go along with three dolls, Nargil, Lengeh, and Liveh. But the key to be successful and help their parents is not to lie or be dishonest.

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Shahre Qesseh Cinema

Davood, a projector repairman and a fan of Persian films, falls in love with a girl whose father is a staunch opponent of cinema. Davood tries his best to win the consent of the girl’s father.

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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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The Painting Pool

Reza and Maryam are a mentally disabled couple, but their 11-year-old son, Sohail, is completely healthy and normal. Reza and Maryam’s romantic life is going on smoothly until Sohail starts to act peevishly.

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The Pigeon Towers of Iran

Across the central plains of Iran, among farmlands and sometimes beside quiet country roads, stand remarkable structures unlike anything else. Some are cylindrical, others square or polygonal, rising as high as fifteen meters

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Qanat

Qanat or Kariz was a smart way Iranians used to deal with the problem of water shortage by transporting water from an aquifer or water well to the surface.

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Minaret

Roots of the word minaret: A tower that was built for surveillance or to convey the news by lighting a fire as a sign of victory. Minarets were and are also built for the purpose of reciting the call to prayer and it is for this reason that the other name of the minaret is the muazzanih (lit. place of saying “Azan” or the call to prayer).

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Saint Mary Church of Ardebil

The exact date of construction of the Saint Mary Church of the city of Ardabil (Ardabil province). this church is not known, but the date 1876 CE is inscribed on the entrance door of the church that is related to the year in which this door was donated and installed.

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Geometry in Iranian Architecture: The Hidden Language of Order and Beauty

Geometry in Iranian architecture is a language that has transcended the boundaries of time and place. It speaks both to our reason and logic, and to our spirit and emotions. It responds to structural and climatic challenges while also embodying philosophical and mystical concepts. It gives buildings both order and stability, as well as beauty and grandeur. Perhaps the secret behind the enduring legacy of Iran’s architectural masterpieces lies in this profound connection between geometry, function, and meaning—a connection that Iranian architects brought to its highest expression and passed down as an enduring heritage to humanity.

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Nasir al-Mulk Mosque of Shiraz Light and Color in the City of Poetry

The Nasir al-Mulk Mosque of Shiraz, built in the late Qajar period in the late nineteenth century, is a brilliant and poetic exception in the history of Iranian mosque architecture. Unlike the monumental and imposing Seljuk and Ilkhanid buildings, and even the grandeur and dignity of Safavid mosques, it speaks of delicacy, refinement, human scale, and pure poetry.

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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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Iran: A History of Art – A Study of Iranian Art and Its Evolution

iranians had the art of art since the ancient time , but the arrival of islam to iran played a special role in strengthening some art such as architecture .

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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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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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Human rights from an Islamic perspective and answers to important questions.

The image of Islam and human rights from the perspective of Islam that has been portrayed in the minds of the world’s people through the media has many flaws.

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Nawha-khwani in Yazd

The most important manifestation of music in the culture of the people of Yazd is reciting elegies in the mourning programs of the month of Muharram

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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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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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Dutar

Dutar, the art of making and playing which has been inscribed on the UNESCO List of World Intangible Heritage, is one of the cultural elements of the north and northeast regions of Iran.

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Tanbur

Tanbur (Tambour), another Persian musical instrument, is shaped from mulberry wood

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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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Persian Miniature Painting: An Art Inscribed on the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

Miniature painting, considered one of the diverse branches of visual arts, is an authentic and captivating art form that combines delicate, imaginative, and finely detailed illustrations with both decorative and functional qualities

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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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Traditional Persin Design

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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Unsuri Balkhi: The Peak of Eulogy

Unsuri Balkhi’s poetry is considered to be devoid of poetic tenderness, an issue that he himself had also noticed and admitted in the couplet: “Rudki’s ghazals were delicate / My ghazals are not like those of Rudki s”.

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Abd al-Rahman Jami and Islamic Gnosticism

Abd al-Rahman Jami managed to insert mysticism into the hearts of Iranian readers. The fluency of his prose helped Iranian readers get familiar with Islamic mysticism.

Customs of Iran

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Celebration of Ramadan

(Community iftars and Community prayers) Ramadan, also spelled Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan or Ramathan, is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community

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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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Azari Dance

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

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Vassunak

Vassunak is a traditional folklore song in the Fars Province of Iran, the content of which is composed of short common lyrics and is usually sung at weddings.

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Haft sin

Haft-sin is a special arrangement symbolizing the Iranian New Year (Nowruz), which is beautifully designed and comprises seven things starting with the letter “sin” of the Persian language alphabet.

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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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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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