Nationwide Muharram rituals blend faith with culture, devotion, and heritage

Iran, with its deep-rooted history and vibrant cultural landscape, becomes a living canvas of grief, remembrance, and unity during the month of Muharram -- the first month of the Islamic calendar.

Welcome to captivating realm of nomadic wear

TEHRAN - Step into a world where tradition meets vibrancy, where every thread tells a tale of heritage and identity.

By Afshin Majlesi

Beyond the big cities, discover charms of rural Iran

TEHRAN - Bustling cities like Tehran or Isfahan are usually the first thing that comes to mind for the majority of foreign visitors when they think of Iran.

Iranian villages vying for UNWTO label

TEHRAN – Iran has nominated eight villages for a special label given by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which recognizes exceptional rural tourism destinations.

Kashan: desert city of rose-water and atmospheric places

TEHRAN – The ancient city of Kashan, which sits where Iran’s vast desert, Dasht-e Kavir, begins, has long been famed for its traditional rose-water destinations, atmospheric places, and hospitable people.

Kashan; a delightful ancient city on the edge of harsh desert

TEHRAN—The ancient city of Kashan is famed for atmospheric spaces, rosewater, textiles, rugs, delicious dishes, and its hospitable people.