Christmas

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  • Saint Sarkis Cathedral: a landmark of Armenian heritage in Tehran 2025-01-03 16:57

    Saint Sarkis Cathedral: a landmark of Armenian heritage in Tehran

    TEHRAN - Saint Sarkis Cathedral stands as one of the most iconic landmarks of downtown Tehran, symbolizing the rich heritage of the Armenian community in Iran. 

  • Christmas celebrations illuminate New Jolfa neighborhood 2024-12-25 17:54

    By Afshin Majlesi

    Christmas celebrations illuminate New Jolfa neighborhood

    ISFAHAN- The New Jolfa neighborhood, one of the most picturesque and historic quarters of Isfahan, is glowing with lights and decorations in the lead-up to the New Year.

  • zarif 2024-12-24 14:19

    All religions should unite in pursuit of peace, Zarif says in Christmas message

    TEHRAN – Iranian Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif and his wife Maryam Imaniyeh visited a church in Tehran on Tuesday, December 24, to congratulate Christians worldwide on the occasion of the birth of Jesus Christ and Christmas.

  • 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.