UNESCO recognizes Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha

TEHRAN--The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized the two major Islamic holidays of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha at the 43rd session of UNESCO General Conference in Samarkand.

Hakim calls for Iraq's exemption from sanctions on Iranian gas and electricity imports

Sayyed Ammar Hakim, leader of the Iraqi National Wisdom Movement, has called for Iraq to be exempted from sanctions affecting the import of Iranian gas and electricity.

Leader says 'strong blow' will ensue any vicious act by US or Israel

TEHRAN - Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, led the Eid al-Fitr prayers this morning at Imam Khomeini’s Musalla in Tehran, attended by a large congregation of the Iranian nation.

Tourism minister highlights Eid al-Fitr as opportunity for unity in Islamic World

TEHRAN – Seyyed Reza Salehi-Amiri, Iran’s Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, extended his congratulations to the Iranian people and Muslims worldwide on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, describing it as a chance to strengthen civilizational and religious ties within the Islamic world.

Iran and Egypt discuss situation in Gaza and the wider region

TEHRAN - During a phone conversation on Sunday night, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Atti and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Aragchi exchanged congratulations on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and discussed regional developments, particularly the Israeli war on Gaza.

Kordestan emerges as hotspot for domestic travelers

TEHRAN - Kordestan province emerged as a hotspot for domestic travelers during the recent Persian New Year holidays and days beyond, attracting over three million travelers.

Eid-al-Fitr boost: 11k visits to Sassanid fort recorded in three days

TEHRAN – As one of the most sought-after historical places of interest across Iran, the Falak-ol-Aflak fortress drew in more than 11 thousand visitors in the course of the three-day Eid-al-Fitr holidays.

Record-breaking visits made to Isfahan sites in Eid-al-Fitr holidays

TEHRAN – Isfahan province, renowned for its rich historical and cultural heritage, witnessed an unprecedented surge in tourist footfall during the Eid-al-Fitr holidays.

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Eid al-Fitr celebrated in Beijing’s historical mosque

BEIJING- Most of Muslims around the world celebrated Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting, on April 10.

Kermanshah ready to host Eid al-Fitr travelers

TEHRAN – As one of the six provinces boasting adequate accommodation facilities according to Iran’s Travel Services Headquarters, Kermanshah is ready to host Eid al-Fitr holidaymakers.

Leader pardons, commutes sentences of over 2,000 prisoners

TEHRAN- Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has pardoned or commuted the sentences of over 2,000 Iranian inmates to mark the main Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr, signaling the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Gilan province gears up to host Eid al-Fitr travelers

TEHRAN - Only a week after two waves of Nowruz travels, Gilan is poised to provide services to travelers during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holidays as one of the most sought-after destinations across Iran.

Over 1m visits to Marivan recorded

TEHRAN –Over one million visits to the historical sites and natural sights of the western county of Marivan in Kordestan province were registered in a month, Marivan’s governor has said. 

Over 790,000 pilgrims visit Mashhad on Eid al-Fitr

TEHRAN – Over 790,000 pilgrims visited the holy city of Mashhad during the two-day Eid al-Fitr holidays, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, a local tourism official has said. 

Isfahan museums register 215,000 visits during Eid al-Fitr holidays

TEHRAN – Cultural heritage museums and sites in Isfahan province have registered some 215,000 visits during the Eid al-Fitr holidays on April 22 and 23.

Over 127,000 travelers visit Paveh on Eid al-Fitr

TEHRAN –Over 127,000 holidaymakers visited the border county of Paveh, western Kermanshah province during the two-day Eid al-Fitr holidays, which marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, a local official has said.

Armenian PM congratulates Iranian Leader and president on Eid al-Fitr

TEHRAN – Armenian Prime Minister Vikol Pashinyan has sent separate messages to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi congratulating them on Eid al-Fitr and called for deepening ties between Yerevan and Tehran, ISNA reported.

Ayatollah Khamenei leads huge Eid al-Fitr Prayer 

TEHRAN – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, led this year’s Eid al-Fitr Prayer which was attended by a huge number of people.  The Prayer was held in the Imam Khomeini Musallah in Tehran on April 22, which marked Eid al-Fitr in Iran. 

Leader says Israel’s decline is accelerating 

Palestine is an Islamic and human issue: Ayatollah Khamenei

TEHRAN - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Saturday Palestine is an Islamic and human nature.

Yazd ready to host travelers on Eid al-Fitr

TEHRAN –The central province of Yazd is ready to host travelers and visitors on Eid al-Fitr, a joyful holiday when Muslims celebrate 29 or 30 days of dawn-to-sunset fasting, the provincial tourism chief has said.

Camper vans gather in Tehran to mark Eid al-Fitr

TEHRAN – Iran’s Camping and Caravanning Club plans to hold an open-air exhibition of camper vans at Tehran’s Milad Tower to mark Eid al-Fitr, the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, ISNA reported on Monday.