Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts

2025-09-08 16:32

Deploying tourism consultants on government priority

TEHRAN—Ministers of cultural heritage and foreign affairs have called formation of a joint committee, deploying tourism consultants, and easing investment as a strategic priority of the government.

2025-09-07 17:42

Iran's green hotels receive national awards

TEHRAN--The first round of awarding the Green Label for Iranian Hotels is being held with the aim of promoting a sustainable approach in tourism businesses, said Mohammad Jahanshahi, an official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

2025-08-29 17:14

Intl. expo of semi-precious stones underway in Tehran

TEHRAN – The second edition of the International Specialized Exhibition of Gemstones, Machinery & Related Equipment is currently underway at the Tehran International Permanent Fairgrounds, with participation from domestic and foreign activists in the gemstone industry, said Farzad Ojani, an official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

2025-08-25 16:07

22 tourism, handicrafts projects to be inaugurated in Semnan

TEHRAN—Head of Semnan Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department Bahman Akhlaqi said that 22 projects regarding tourism and handicrafts sectors will be inaugurated across the province during the Government Week (September 23-29).

2025-08-24 16:43

Isfahan, birthplace of Alam making, one of Iran's ritual crafts

TEHRAN—Isfahan is the origin of one of Iran’s ritual crafts: Alam making. Processional Standards (Alams) are used in many parts of the Muslim world by the Shia community in processions marking the martyrdom of Imam Husain (A.S.), grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who died at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

2025-08-18 17:35

Kermanshah province holds handicraft exhibitions during Arbaeen

TEHRAN—Head of Kermanshah Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department announced sales of 70 billion rials ($77,777) at the province's handicraft exhibitions during Arbaeen, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, marking the end of a 40-day mourning period following the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Each year, millions of Shia Muslims from around the globe undertake this pilgrimage to Karbala, walking hundreds of kilometers as an expression of their faith and devotion.

2025-07-19 17:51

Special supportive package ratified for Isfahan’s handicrafts artisans

TEHRAN-- Iran’s Deputy Minister of Cultural Heritage, Maryam Jalali-Dehkordi, gave news of compiling and implementing special supportive packages for easing the production and exports of Isfahan handicrafts.

2025-07-14 18:03

Tourism, one of Iran's soft power tools in international interactions

TEHRAN—The Secretary of the Cabinet Seyyed Kamel Taqavi-Nejad said today, tourism is not only an industry but is one of the effective tools for Iran’s economic and cultural diplomacy.

2025-06-10 19:18

Craft school licenses are only given to top artisans

TEHRAN—The Deputy Minister of Handicrafts has said the training field in handicrafts has been handed over to the private sector and the permit for launching specialized handicrafts schools are only issued for top artisans.

2025-05-30 14:19

Tehran to host UN Tourism’s forum on urban tourism

Tehran, Iran – The UN Tourism, in collaboration with Iran’s Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, will host the UN Tourism Global Forum on Urban Tourism in Tehran from June 24 to 25.

2025-04-22 18:10

Iran sells $6 million worth of handicrafts during Nowruz

TEHRAN - Over 5,400 billion rials ($6 million) worth of products made by Iranian artisans were sold at 12,000 makeshift stalls and local marketplaces during Nowruz 1404 holidays, said an official with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts.

2025-04-21 17:13

Rescue plan for handicrafts sector under compilation

TEHRAN – The Deputy Minister of Handicrafts has said, “We are compiling a rescue plan for handicrafts sector to cover various areas particularly in economic field.”

2024-10-19 17:19

Isfahan to host 1st conference of Iran’s historical cities

TEHRAN - Isfahan is set to host the inaugural conference of Iran’s historical cities on Oct. 31, aiming to connect cities with rich cultural heritages to policymakers in relevant fields, including the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts.

2024-06-21 17:28

Eight cultural heritage experts honored as eternal figures

TEHRAN – In a Tehran ceremony held on Tuesday, eight cultural heritage professionals were honored for their significant contributions to the field during a ceremony.

2024-02-11 18:36

Cultural heritage ministry participates in 22 Bahman rallies in Tehran

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts fervently marked the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of 1979 in a simultaneous tribute alongside the grand procession on the 22nd day of the month of Bahman on the Persian calendar (11th of February).