Christmas

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  • Israel against Christians 2023-12-25 21:35

    By Soheila Zarfam

    Bloody Christmas

    No Christmas celebrations in Palestine, Jesus’s homeland

    TEHRAN - Christmas is one of the most celebrated holidays in the world. While it holds profound significance for Christians, millions of non-Christians also partake in the festivities, decorating their homes with Christmas trees and sharing in the spirit of joy.

  • Iranian crafters showcase Christmas souvenirs and gifts in Budapest 2023-12-08 18:03

    Iranian crafters showcase Christmas souvenirs and gifts in Budapest

    TEHRAN – On Friday, a number of Iranian craftspeople in Budapest launched handicraft stalls at a Bulgarian fair dedicated to Christmas and the holiday season.

  • Christian worshippers observe Badarak ritual in St. Thaddeus 2023-07-15 21:00

    Christian worshippers observe Badarak ritual in St. Thaddeus

    TEHRAN – Hundreds of Christian worshippers and pilgrims have come together at St. Thaddeus, a UNESCO-designated church in northwest Iran, to observe their annual ritual of Badarak.

  • Happy Noruz: a celebration for 300 million people 2023-03-18 19:14

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Happy Noruz: a celebration for 300 million people

    TEHRAN – On March 21, over 300 million people worldwide start celebrating Noruz – an ancient festival that marks the Persian New Year and the official beginning of spring.

  • Iranian Armenians celebrate Christmas    2023-01-07 18:57

    Iranian Armenians celebrate Christmas   

    TEHRAN - Unlike all other Christians who consider January 1 as the beginning of the new year, Iranian Armenians follow the Oriental Orthodox denomination of Christianity and accordingly, celebrate Christmas on January 6.

  • Christmas celebrations 2022-12-25 21:00

    Christmas celebrations being held in Iran

    TEHRAN – In different provinces across the country, Christian Iranians are celebrating the New Year holidays since Sunday. There have been Christmas celebrations for centuries in a country whose majority is Muslim.

  • Saint Sarkis Cathedral hosts New Year’s celebration 2022-01-02 15:19

    Saint Sarkis Cathedral hosts New Year’s celebration

    Christians in Tehran gathered at the Saint Sarkis Cathedral on Friday night, celebrating the New Year in the presence of Bishop Sibo Sarkisian.

  • President 2022-01-01 18:33

    Ayatollah Raisi congratulates leaders of Christian countries on New Year

    TEHRAN – In separate messages to the leaders of Christian countries, Iranian President Ayatollah Seyed Ebrahim Raisi has congratulated them on the birthday of Jesus Christ and the New Year. 

  • Christmas in Yemen 2021-12-28 21:53

    A Saudi ‘tragic note for Yemenis’ on Christmas

    TEHRAN – Over the last few days, several world media outlets have unabashedly touted the “change” in Saudi society as a new positive chapter in the history of a kingdom deeply involved in the killing of hundreds of thousands of Yemenis.

  • Iran FM 2021-12-25 18:43

    Iran FM congratulates Christians on Nativity

    TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian has issued a message congratulating all Christians around the world on the anniversary of the birth of Jesus Christ and Christmas.

  • raisi 2021-12-24 23:53

    Raisi offers Christmas greetings to Pope, Christians

    TEHRAN - President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran has penned a letter congratulating Pope Francis on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ and the Gregorian New Year.