Commemoration of Alexander Pushkin held at Iran's National Library

TEHRAN – In an effort to strengthen cultural ties between Iran and Russia, a ceremony honoring the legendary poet and pioneer of modern Russian literature, Alexander Pushkin, was held on Tuesday at the International Conference Hall of the National Library and Archives of Iran.

3rd Iranian Ethnic Music Festival kicks off in Shiraz

TEHRAN – The 3rd edition of the Iranian Ethnic Music Festival was inaugurated in Shiraz on Tuesday, following two successful previous editions held in Tehran. 

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Photo exhibition at Sa'dabad Complex bridging Iranian, Mexican cultures

TEHRAN – A photo exhibition, showcasing the works of the late Mexican photographer Mariana Yampolski, was launched at the Museum of Fine Arts at the Sa'dabad Cultural and Historical Complex in Tehran on Tuesday in the presence of the Ambassador of Mexico in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Guillermo Puente Ordorica. 

Film producer Amir Samavati dies at 65

TEHRAN – Amir Samavati, renowned film producer, passed away in a Tehran hospital on Sunday following heart surgery. He was 65. 

Iranian Film Days underway in Bosnia and Herzegovina

TEHRAN – A cultural program dedicated to the Iranian cinema is underway at the Museum of Literature and Performing Arts in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Tehran cinematheque screens “The Gospel According to St. Matthew”

TEHRAN – The Cinematheque of the Iranian Artists Forum (IAF) screened a restored version of Italian film director Pier Paolo Pasolini’s 1964 movie “The Gospel According to St. Matthew” on Monday. 

Iranian translator Bijan Ashtari passes away at 64

TEHRAN – Iranian translator and film critic Bijan Ashtari passed away on Saturday, June 8, at his home in Tehran at 64.

Four Iranian photographers win at 15th Arctic Exhibition of Photographic Art

TEHRAN – The winning works of the 15th Arctic Exhibition of Photographic Art in Norway have been announced, with six photos from four Iranian photographers among them.

Iranian storyteller Bahareh Jahandoost performs naqqali sessions in Kenya

TEHRAN – Acclaimed Iranian naqqal Bahareh Jahandoost participated in the 15th International Sigana International Storytelling Festival, which was held in Kenya from June 1 to 8, and performed narratives from Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh (Book of Kings).

Ghadir celebration to be held in 500 cities, 20 countries

TEHRAN – The grand “10-Kilometer Ghadir Celebration” will be held in Tehran on June 14, concurrent with Eid al-Ghadir, and more celebrations will be organized in 500 cities across Iran as well as 20 countries on this occasion, Sasan Zare, spokesperson for the People's Headquarters of the event, said at a press conference in Tehran on Sunday.