Iranian New Year

2024-08-21 18:43

Muharram, New Year rituals added to national tourism calendar

TEHRAN - A number of Muharram mourning rituals as well as a Persian New Year ceremony have recently been included in Iran’s National Tourism Events Calendar.

2024-08-06 17:44

Nowruzbal: a celebration of new beginnings in northern Iran

TEHRAN - In the picturesque mountains of northern Iran, a vibrant and historic festival called Nowruzbal ushers in a New Year for the locals, according to the ancient Deylami Calendar.

2024-04-12 17:49

Bam, home to UNESCO-listed citadel, draws 266k visitors

TEHRAN - Bam county welcomed more than 266,000 visitors, who explored its historical and natural gems during the two-week Nowruz holidays, which officially came to an end on April 1.

2024-04-08 17:33

Khorasan Razavi welcomes 11m travelers in month

TEHRAN - As one of the most sought-after destinations in Iran, Khorasan Razavi province saw the arrival of more than 11 million pilgrims and tourists in one month including spring holidays.

2024-04-07 17:28

Hamedan’s attractions draw in 900,000 visitors

TEHRAN – Dating historical roots back to the time of Medes, Hamedan’s attractions have received approximately 900,000 visits from domestic travelers along with hundreds of inbound tourists throughout the Nowruz holidays.

People visit the UNESCO-registered Golestan Palace in downtown Tehran.

2024-04-07 17:27

Tehran attractions welcomed by 3 million visitors

TEHRAN - Ahmad Alavi, head of the Cultural Heritage Committee of Tehran City Council, has announced that over three million people visited Tehran’s tourist attractions during the Nowruz holidays.

2024-04-05 17:28

Anar county welcomes double its population for Nowruz

TEHRAN – Situated in the northern part of Kerman province, Anar county has accommodated 74,276 travelers which is twice Its population in the course of the Nowruz holidays.

2024-04-05 17:27

Khorasan Razavi historical sites receive 220,000 New Year visits

TEHRAN - More than 220,000 people visited the historical and cultural attractions of Khorasan Razavi during the two-week Nowruz holidays, the deputy provincial tourism chief has said.

2024-04-05 17:27

Khuzestan’s tourism flourishes with 3m overnight says, 20m visits to attractions

TEHRAN – As the Nowruz holidays came officially to an end, Khuzestan’s travel services chief has announced that about 20 million visits to the province’s attractions have been registered along with three million overnight stays.

2024-04-03 17:09

Over 750,000 holidaymakers visit Qeshm Island

TEHRAN - Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf hosted more than 750,000 travelers who explored its breathtaking landscapes and cultural attractions during the Persian New Year holiday period.

2024-04-03 17:08

Nowruz boost: Iran’s carpet museum reports 40% surge in visitors

TEHRAN – As one of the most popular cultural destinations in Tehran in the spring holidays, the Carpet Museum of Iran has faced a 40% upsurge in the total number of visitors.

2024-04-03 17:07

Mazandaran’s nature embraces 13m visitors during Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN – As the Nowruz holidays [celebration of the Persian New Year] are officially over, Mazandaran’s tourism chief announced that the northern province has hosted more than 13 million travelers throughout the spring holidays.

2024-04-01 17:00

4 million visits to Isfahan’s cultural sites recorded

TEHRAN – Isfahan province has registered over four million visits to its cultural sites such as museums and historical structures in 17 days starting before the Iranian New Year.

Iranian families to mark Sizdeh Bedar differently amid Ramadan observance

2024-03-31 07:48

By Afshin Majlesi

Iranian families to mark Sizdeh Bedar differently amid Ramadan observance

As the joyous spring festival of Nowruz nears its culmination with the traditional celebration of Sizdeh Bedar, many Iranian families are preparing to observe the occasion in an exclusive manner this year, due to its overlap with the holy month of Ramadan.

Indian ambassador hails Nowruz as a global celebration of cultural unity

2024-03-27 13:27

Indian ambassador hails Nowruz as celebration of cultural unity

TEHRAN - Indian ambassador to Iran, Rudra Gaurav Shresth, has admired Nowruz, the venerable Persian New Year celebration, as one of the most significant festivities worldwide.

2.7 million visits to Iranian museums and historical sites recorded in 11 days

2024-03-25 22:15

2.7 million visits to Iranian museums recorded in 11 days

TEHRAN - Some 2.7 million visits to Iranian museums, cultural sites, and historical landmarks have been recorded during the past 11 days, Mehr reported on Monday.

2024-03-16 18:08

Mongolia to join UNESCO's Nowruz dossier

TEHRAN – Mongolia has voiced its interest in joining the Persian New Year (Nowruz) dossier, a multinational intangible cultural heritage registered with the UN Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization.

2024-03-15 18:35

Nowruz celebrations: tens of special events planned across Hamedan

TEHRAN - As the Nowruz festivities [celebration of the Persian New Year] draw near, Hamedan is gearing up for an array of cultural, tourism, and handicraft events in the interest of hosting holidaymakers in the best possible way.

2024-03-13 17:06

Kermanshah to fascinate holidaymakers as culinary destination

TEHRAN – As the countdown has started to welcome Nowruz, the Persian New Year’s holidays, Kermanshah province is poised to showcase itself to holidaymakers as one of Iran’s top culinary destinations.

2024-03-11 17:52

UNESCO-listed caravanserai hosting Nowruz festival

TEHRAN - Semnan's department for cultural heritage, tourism, and handicrafts has announced the inauguration of a Nowruz festival, titled “Semnan, Home of World Heritage Caravanserais,” being held at the city’s Shah Abbasi Caravanserai.

2024-03-10 18:01

UNESCO-listed Burnt City getting prepared for Nowruz visitors

TEHRAN - As the Iranian New Year, Nowruz, approaches, the UNESCO-designated Burnt City is preparing to host enthusiasts of history and art during the festive season.

2024-03-09 17:29

Samanu festival celebrated in Bojnourd

TEHRAN - In a vibrant celebration of culinary heritage, the Samanu festival was held in Bojnourd in collaboration with the municipality and the Cultural Heritage Department of North Khorasan province on Friday.

2024-03-04 18:10

Persian New Year: Ilam gears up with 264 hospitality centers

TEHRAN – In preparation for the upcoming Persian New Year (Nowruz) holidays, Ilam’s director-general of tourism has announced the readiness of 264 accommodation centers with a total capacity of 5,331 guests to host travelers and tourists around the clock.