Tehran, IRNA – The first trade exhibition of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan has started working in Lahore, Punjab province, Pakistan.According to IRNA correspondent from the venue of the exhibition, the opening ceremony of the three-day fair…
Arts & Culture
Dove sculptures decorate the streets of old Damascus
Published by Al-Araby As residents of the tranquil streets in the ancient quarters of Damascuscelebrated the holy month of Ramadan, they witnessed an extraordinary sight; thousands upon thousands of ceramic white doves were splattered across and above the tight alleyways. They came in all colours, shapes and forms, turning the neighbourhood of Bab-Sharqi – the […]
Iran, Qatar culture ministers meet in Tehran book fair
Tehran, IRNA – Iran Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Mohammad Mehdi Esmaeili and Qatar Culture Minister Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Thani met in Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) on Thursday, as Qatar has been selected as this edition’s special gues…
Iranian dutar virtuoso passes away at 94
Gonabad, IRNA – Osman Mohammad-Parast, a well-known Iranian dutar virtuoso, has passed away at the age of 94 in the city of Khaf, Razavi Khorasan Province.The announcement was made on Thursday by Mahmoud Ba’aqideh who heads the Cultural Heritage, Handi…
Iranian artist works showcased in Iran-Italy joint exhibition
Dezful, IRNA – Head of Dezful Culture and Islamic Guidance office said that Iranian artist Hamid Tajallifard visual art works have been showcased in the Iran-Italy joint exhibition.Speaking to IRNA, Alireza Charkhabi said that the exhibition with envir…
ECO Chief attends Sari 2022 cultural nights
Sari, IRNA – The secretary general of Economic Cooperation Organization together with representatives of ECO member states participated in Sari 2022 cultural nights and visited Iran’s national exhibition of handicrafts, traditional arts, rose water, an…
Official: Persian Gulf Int’l Festival to receive extensive foreign media coverage
Bandar Abbas, IRNA – Reporters and cameramen from 40 foreign media outlets will cover the closing ceremony of the 12th edition of the Persian Gulf International Art and Culture Festival.That was announced by Mehdi Jahangiri, who heads the Department of…