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2024-08-16 17:27
Greek audience gets to know Iran religious sites
TEHRAN - Iran has taken a significant step in promoting its rich heritage to a Greek audience by launching a new section dedicated to religious tourism on the “Iran Culture” website.
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2024-07-21 17:54
Kashan to establish specialized museums for Muharram rituals
TEHRAN - Specialized museums dedicated to the intangible heritage of Muharram rituals are set to be established in Kashan, central Iran, according to an official in charge of museums.
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2024-07-17 17:48
Muharram rituals in Yazd captivate intl. visitors
TEHRAN – The number of international travelers observing religious rituals in Yazd during the first ten days of Muharram has doubled, according to a local official.
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2024-07-13 17:58
Historic Golestan Palace hosts special Muharram events
TEHRAN – Golestan Palace, which is Tehran’s sole World Heritage site, has unveiled an array of cultural and religious programs for Muharram, including a continuation of the Ashura curtain restoration project and staging numerous traditional ceremonies.
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2024-07-09 17:53
Yazd welcomes intl. tourists for religious observances
TEHRAN - Yazd is set to welcome international tourists to its renowned Muharram mourning ceremonies through specially organized tours.
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2024-06-26 17:57
Mashhad’s air traffic jumps 14%
TEHRAN – Mashhad’s international airport, the second most crowded terminal in Iran, has witnessed a 14% influx in domestic and overseas flights in a month.
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2024-04-28 16:55
Paveh to buttress religious, cultural tourism
TEHRAN - Paveh, a western Iranian city known for its rich cultural heritage, seeks to lure more travelers with its diverse attractions, particularly in the realms of religious and cultural tourism.
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2024-01-15 17:51
Tehran university to host intl. conference on tourism and spirituality
TEHRAN - In a collaborative effort between esteemed scholars and researchers from several Iranian universities, the 4th International Conference on Tourism and Spirituality is scheduled to take place at the University of Science and Culture in Tehran on February 20.
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2024-01-05 17:17
Imamzadeh Bibi Hakimeh: a spiritual haven amidst Zagros mountains
TEHRAN - Nestled amidst the rugged beauty of the southern Zagros mountains lies the illustrious Bibi Hakimeh mausoleum, a revered sanctuary deeply entrenched in Shia Islamic heritage.
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2023-10-15 17:35
Step back in time: explore the stunning architecture of a 15th-century madrasa
TEHRAN - Constructed in the 15th century, Madrasa Ghiyathiyya was once a center of Islamic learning and scholarship, attracting students from all over the world.
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2023-10-07 18:24
Qalishuyan, a UNESCO-designated ancient ritual, observed in central Iran
TEHRAN - On Friday, hundreds of the locals performed one of their religious routines; Qalishuyan.
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2023-09-02 18:34
Arbaeen pilgrimage: number of Iranians visiting Karbala up 12% y/y
TEHRAN—The number of Iranian pilgrims visiting Iraq’s Karbala has soared 12 percent over the past few days compared to the same period last year.
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2023-08-28 18:13
Arbaeen trek opens new opportunities for Kermanshah tourism, minister says
TEHRAN – Iran’s tourism minister Ezzatollah Zarghami has said the long Arbaeen trek should be embraced as a new opportunity for Kermanshah province
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2023-08-27 18:19
Mashhad: unforgettable adventures await in northeast Iran
TEHRAN - If you are a traveler seeking a destination that smoothly blends religious, cultural heritage, and natural beauty, Mashhad may be a great choice.
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2023-08-16 21:00
Qom Tazieh performances honor legacy of third Shia Imam
TEHRAN—Every evening during the lunar month of Muharram, local communities in Qom organize Tazieh theatrical performances to cherish the memory of the Imam Hussain (AS) through that UNESCO-registered cultural heritage.
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2023-07-24 19:11
Iran saw 1.4 million tourists from mid-March to mid-June
TEHRAN – Iran saw some 1.4 million tourist arrivals during the first three months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21 - June 21), which shows 43 percent growth year on year.
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2023-07-23 18:43
Foreign travelers in Yazd attend Muharram mourning rituals
TEHRAN – This year, like years before, some foreign travelers in Yazd attend Muharram mourning rituals, in which the locals commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his loyal companions, slain in 680 CE at Karbala in modern-day Iraq.
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2023-07-21 17:56
Home eulogies observing Imam Hussein’s martyrdom gains national status
TEHRAN – Mourning eulogies that Iranian people perform at their homes to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his loyal companions have collectively been registered on the national list of intangible cultural heritage.
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2023-07-17 18:49
Tasht-Gozari: a solemn commemoration of sacrifice
TEHRAN – Every year during the lunar month of Muharram, the Iranian people and millions of other Shia Muslims across the globe gather at shrines and mosques to express their grief and reverence for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his loyal companions.
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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.
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2023-06-10 18:20
Discover Agha Bozorg Mosque: a must-visit in Kashan
TEHRAN - Constructed in the late 18th century in Kashan, Agha Bozorg Mosque is far-famed for a madrasa sunken into the courtyard, its tiled minarets, and its lofty badgirs. It also has splendid muqarnas work on the dome of the entrance portal.
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2023-04-26 21:05
Syria to welcome 50,000 Iranian pilgrims in year
TEHRAN – Iran will be resuming pilgrimages to Syria, and according to one of their latest arrangements, Damascus will be prepared to receive 50,000 pilgrims from the Islamic Republic per year.
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2023-04-25 18:25
Yazd hopes to lure Chinese travelers
TEHRAN – Yazd province, whose capital is a UNESCO World Heritage, pursues a scheme to lure more travelers from China.
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2023-04-24 00:00
Safavid mosque in southwest Iran to undergo restoration
TEHRAN – A new restoration work is to commence on the ruins of the Safavid-era mosque situated in the ancient city of Belad Shapur, southwestern Iran.
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2022-10-29 20:00
Tehran college to hold conference on spiritual tourism
TEHRAN–Tehran’s University of Science and Culture is getting prepared to hold a conference on tourism and spirituality in mid-March 2023.
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2022-10-29 18:08
On a road trip in Iran, mosques everywhere
TEHRAN—Rolling countryside, thousands of domed structures flanked by brick minarets make recurring scenes of mosques straight ahead on a drive through Iran.
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2022-10-28 20:00
Sanandaj to improve facilities for religious sites
TEHRAN—Kordestan seeks to improve tourism facilities for its religious sites that are scattered across Sanandaj, the provincial capital.
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2022-10-16 18:20
Developing religious tourism in Islamic countries requires review, expert says
TEHRAN–The development of religious tourism in Islamic countries needs to be reviewed, a tourism expert and scholar has said.
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2022-10-14 17:58
For people of Mashhad-e Ardehal, observing Qalishuyan is a blend of ritual and culture
TEHRAN—On an autumn morning, earlier this month, hundreds of the locals from Mashhad-e Ardehal and its surroundings came together in Khaveh to observe a time-honored religious ritual.
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2022-10-08 18:51
Wondering where to visit next? Here are six stunning religious sites in Iran
TEHRAN—Historical places of worship around the world tend to appear on the bucket lists of many travelers. If you think just because it is a Muslim-majority country, you are going to find only gorgeous mosques here, you are wrong!