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Iranpress: Festive Spirit Fills Iranian Cities Ahead of Yalda Night

Festive Spirit Fills Iranian Cities Ahead of Yalda Night

Wednesday, 17 December 2025 14:10

As Yalda Night approaches, its festive atmosphere has spread across the streets and neighborhoods of cities throughout Iran, with families busy making preparations ...

Iranpress: Iranian, Afghan Communities in Malaysia Commemorate Third Night of Qadr With Reverenc

Iranian, Afghan Communities in Malaysia Commemorate Third Night of Qadr With Reverenc

Monday, 24 March 2025 08:40

In a heartfelt gathering, Iranians and Afghan nationals residing in Malaysia commemorated the third night of Qadr, marking the 23rd night of Ramadan with profound ...

Iranpress: Podcast: Yalda night; Iranian ancient culture, festival

Podcast: Yalda night; Iranian ancient culture, festival

Thursday, 21 December 2023 13:48

Tehran(IP)- Every year, on 30 Azar in the Iranian calendar that falls on December 21 this year, Iranians celebrate the arrival of winter, the renewal of the sun, ...

Iranpress: Anniversary of beginning of Imamat of Imam Mahdi

Anniversary of beginning of Imamat of Imam Mahdi

Monday, 25 September 2023 02:07

Shia Muslims are celebrating the anniversary of the beginning of Imamat (leadership) of Imam Mahdi, the 12th infallible Imam of Shia Islam that is known as the ...

Iranpress: Playing Naghareh (timpani) rituals held in Holy Mashhad

Playing Naghareh (timpani) rituals held in Holy Mashhad

Wednesday, 20 September 2023 10:33

Mashhad (IP) - Coinciding the third day of the month of Rabi-ul-Awl, the rituals of Playing Naghareh (timpani) were performed in the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (AS), ...

Iranpress: Ta

Ta'zieh; What Iran is known for

Monday, 31 July 2023 15:17

Iran (IP) - Ta'zieh is based on the Ashura culture and the brave war and martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his faithful companions. It is a religious play dated ...

Iranpress: Muharram mourning; What Iran is known for

Muharram mourning; What Iran is known for

Sunday, 23 July 2023 13:17

Iran (IP) - Iran, as a major Shia country, marks the start of the month of Muharram during which Iranians mourn the martyrdom of the anniversary of the grandson ...

Iranpress: Yalda celebration; What Iran is known for

Yalda celebration; What Iran is known for

Wednesday, 21 December 2022 16:25

Iran (IP) - Yalda Night, also known as Shab-e Chelleh, is one of the most ancient Persian festivals annually celebrated on December 21 by Iranians all around the ...

Iranpress: Religious diversity; What Iran is known for

Religious diversity; What Iran is known for

Thursday, 06 October 2022 13:59

Iran (IP)- The vast majority of Iranians are Muslims of the Twelver Shiʿi branch, which is the official state religion, however throughout centuries Iranians with ...

Iranpress: Iranian Ethnic groups; What Iran is known for

Iranian Ethnic groups; What Iran is known for

Tuesday, 06 September 2022 15:58

Iran (IP) - Iran is home to a rainbow of cultures and customs. Iranian ethnicities present unique cultural characteristics that are in most cases integrated into ...

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