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Ramadan in Iran: What is Eid (2020)
Eid e-Fitr and the day following are the two main days following the Islamic celebrations of Ramadan in one month's time.
This year, Eid e-Fitr in Iran differs slightly from the usual fare due to the ongoing effects of coronavirus…
Tehran Metro: What you need to know UPDATE
Tehran Metro is a fundamental part of the city’s comprehensive public transport scheme, stretching north-to-south and east-to-west.
Remember, there are now rules in place that travellers on the metro system must wear facemasks as part of…
Valiasr Street: the longest and most famous in West Asia
Valiasr Street (previously, Pahlavi and Mossadeq Street) is known as the “long street in Tehran and the West Asia” at 17.9 kilometres (11.1 miles) dividing the city into western and eastern parts.
Running just under 18 km from the railway…
Ramadan in Iran 2020 – your updated guide
Want to know more about Ramadan in Iran 2020 - read on here.
The holy month of Ramadan has a special place in Iranian and Persian culture. Muslims believe God (which Iranians call Allah or Khoda) began revealing the Holy Quran to Prophet…
Competition on Recreation of Ray Cement Factory
Tehran's municipality has announced an international competition for the recreation of historic Ray Cement Factory.
Ramadan Sahari and Iftar times in Tehran 2020
The Holy month of Ramadan in Iran will begin on Friday, April 24, this year. Unfortunately unlike in previous years, due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, mosques and event halls will remain closed.
Ramadan changes in the…
Tehran lights up for Sha’ban.
One of the most important religious occasions among Shia Muslims is the 15th of the sixth Islamic month of Shaban which is the birthday of twelfth Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Mahdi. The occasion of Mid-Shaban is marked by devotion and…
Tehran Attractions: Ghalamestan Park
The Iranian capital is among the major cities in the world. With a population of about 9 million and non-stop construction, finding a green area for a walk or just spending hours to relax in Tehran is quite a challenge sometimes.…
Historical Tehran palace complex to reopen to public
A just-under-century-old palace situated close to the Leader of Iran's compound is set to open to the public after more than 40 years of closure, state media reported today.
A group of journalists were allowed into The Marble 'Marmar'…