Khayyam; legend from Neyshabur to moon

CulturePerhaps it is safe to say that no poet like Khayyam, the Persian poet of the fifth and sixth Hejra centuries and the 11th century AD, with such a small amount of poems - a collection of 200 Rubaiyat- could affect worldwide to this extent.

32nd Tehran Intl. Book Fair kicks off

CultureThe 32nd edition of Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF) has kicked off at the center of Tehran with the presence of Iranian Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Chinese Minister of Culture as well as the cultural representatives of this country.

Cultural diplomacy, a mean to overcome sanctions, takfiri ideas: Culture Min.

CultureCultural diplomacy and reading books can break the walls of mistrust, takfir and sanctions, said Minister of Culture Abbas Salehi on Tuesday.

Iranian minister upbeat about enhancement of Tehran-Ankara cultural diplomacy

CultureIran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Abbas Salehi said on Sunday that given the existing capacities and cultural diplomacy between Tehran and Ankara will definitely be broadened promote.

Iranian music, bridge connecting Iran to world: Minister

CultureMinister of Culture and Islamic Guidance said that the Iranian music acts as a bridge connecting the rich Iranian culture to the world which also gives every single Iranian the chance to safeguard the national dignity.

In a message to Int’l Fajr Film Festival closing ceremony

President Rouhani: Iran cinema turns into deeply-rooted tree

CultureForty years past the Islamic Revolution, thanks to the efforts of Iranian film makers, the country’s cinema have turned into a deeply-rooted tree enjoying international credibility, President Rouhani said on Monday in a message to the closing ceremony of International Fajr Film Festival.

Iran's Fajr Film Festival: ‘The Night Moon Was Full’ Rakes In Awards

CultureThe 37th Fajr Film Festival of Iran announced its winners on Monday, with Narges Abyar’s “The Night Moon Was Full” winning seven awards including for best motion picture.

Fajr festival to screen five children movies

CultureSide event of the 37th Fajr Film Festival (FFF) is scheduled to screen five kid flicks by Iranian filmmakers.

37th Fajr Film Festival poster unveiled

CultureOfficial poster for the 37th Fajr Film Festival, which was sketched by Hamidreza Beidaqi, was unveiled in a ceremony on Friday.

Light quake jolts southwestern province in Iran

CultureAn earthquake, measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale, shook Shahr-e Pir in the southwestern province of Fars.

Prolific thespians shortlisted for Fajr Film Festival

CultureThe most prolific thespians of the 37th Fajr Film Festival were shortlisted for the event.

Iranian filmmaker finds Indian award in ‘The Dark Room’

CultureThe 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) in India came to an end with Iranian filmmaker Rouhollah Hejazi winning ‘Suvarna Chakoram’ award (the Golden Crow Pheasant) for the best film for his feature film ‘The Dark Room’.

Iranian film wins Silver Screen Awards

CultureThe Iranian film ‘Dayan’ won the Silver Screen Awards in the Singapore International Film Festival (SGIFF).

Cultural associations needed to boost Iran-Japan ties

Culture Iranian ambassador to Japan stressed the important role of cultural and art associations in reinforcing relations between Iran and Japan.

Over 850 photographers participated at “Tehran Award” festival

CultureThe director of the photo section of the fifth 'Tehran Award' festival announced that 873 photographers have submitted their works to attend the event.

12th Cinema Vérité kicks off in Tehran

Culture12th Iran International Documentary Film Festival, known as Cinema Vérité, has opened in the Iranian capital to showcase over 100 documentaries from as many as 33 countries across the world.

Iran's Skier tops in Greece int'l film fest

CultureIranian movie 'The Skier' directed by Fereydoun Najafi received the award for the best movie at the 21st Olympia International Film Festival for Children and Young People.

18000 commemorates Day of Hafiz on his tomb

CultureDirector General for Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization of Fars Province Mosayeb Amiri said that on Friday, October 12, marking commemoration of the renowned and great Iranian poet Hafiz, 18000 Iranians and foreign tourists visited his tomb.

Iran Releases English, Arabic Versions of Law on Free Access to Information

CultureHossein Entezami

New school year begins in Iran

CultureThe new Iranian school year began throughout the country Sunday morning when President Hassan Rouhani symbolically rang the bell of a school in Tehran prior to his departure to New York.