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For over 300 million people around the world, Saturday (today) is one of the most important days of their calendar as they celebrate Nowruz. Nowruz (New Day in Farsi) is believed to have been started by Zoroastrians some 3000 years ago…

After months of closure due to coronavirus (COVID-19), the Carpet Museum of Iran in central Tehran has again opened its doors to visitors on February 17, Mehr reported. The pre-revolutionary museum has now reopened with only structural…

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has introduced 3 new banknotes that will soon start circulating in the country’s financial system.

Regardless of being an Iranian citizen returning to your country or a foreigner planning to visit, you will be required to observe a self-quarantine for two weeks.

Authorities in Tehran municipality say a 150 years-old house located in Tehran's historic Lalehzar street is being cleaned and renovated in order to turn the mansion into Tehran's museum of modern law.

The Tehran Bazaar (Jom’eh Bazaar) has been officially relocated to Baghe Honar (Art Garden) in the Abbasabad Hills area of the city. The Friday Market (in English) has been a popular haunt for locals, embassy staff and tourists alike in…

Several exhibitions are currently on in Iran despite the ongoing pandemic and restrictions on movements. If you fancy a quiet day out without the hassle of the crowds check out these galleries below. Mohsen Gallery is playing host to an…

Tehran Mayor Pirouz Hanachi has officially opened two new metro stations to the city’s 'Line 7', which connects the northwest areas of the city. The metro project is the largest ongoing subway project currently ongoing in Iran and is…

Areas around Chitgar Lake in the west of Tehran (Persian Gulf Martyrs Lake) are closed until further notice for renovations and tree pruning, the city's municipality announced this week. Persian Gulf Lake, also known as Chitgar Lake, is…