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A lion couple kept in captivity at Tehran Zoological Garden for the reproduction of the endangered species have finally met each other, a veterinarian at Tehran Zoo in Eram said to the Tehran Times this week. A male Persian lion, born six…

Eid al-Adha is one of the biggest holidays for Muslims around the world. The holiday is celebrated by over 1.6bn Muslims across the world. Living in Tehran explores how Iranians celebrate the holiday. What is Eid al-Adha? Eid al-Adha or…

According to the Iranian calendar, the next public holiday Eid e-Ghorban (feast of the sacrifice) will be on Monday, August 12. Eid e-Ghorban (Eid al-Adha in Arabic speaking countries), falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final…

An exhibition displaying a large collection of photos of Persian inscriptions decorating historical monuments and ancient sites in the Caucasus opened Monday at the Lorzadeh Gallery of the Iranian Academy of Arts in Tehran, Mehr News…

Tehran’s long-established Homa Gallery is hosting an exhibition of native Yazdi Shadi Ejbari. Called Manifestation of monsters, the solo artists' exhibition hopes to enter the mind of the viewer through the natural form with unease with…

The Tehran Symphony Orchestra will give a concert under the baton of guest conductor Nicolas Krauze from France at Vahdat Hall on August 21 and 22, the conductor has announced on his website. The Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi’s opera…

The Japanese Embassy plans to organise an exhibition to display an extensive collection of the traditional dolls of the country on August 21, the Japan Foundation has announced, Mehr News Agency reported. Hina Ningyo (Girls’ Day dolls) and…

As Tehran is undergoing its hottest days of the summer, head to the water to cool down and relax or finding a nice outdoor place for tanning sounds like an excellent option. While there are many swimming pools in Tehran which are used by…

If you are lucky enough to be in the northern quarters of Tehran, we recommend a stroll down to the bustling Tajrish Bazaar. Tehran’s Tajrish Bazaar is one of the most spectacular places in Tehran, in close proximity to the leafy…

Are you in Tehran and planning to stay there for some time? We can then suggest some beautiful places to eat if you’re feeling a bit “kebabbed-out.” Case in point would be the relaxing Pasta Factory just north of the Seyyed Khandan area of…