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Ramadan 2019 to begin on May 7 in Iran
While some Islamic countries like Saudi Arabia have announced May 6th as the first day of Ramadan, it has officially been announced that the Holy month of Ramadan in Iran will begin on Tuesday May 7, 2019.
The advent of Ramadan may vary…
Here are the list of international speakers at the Fajr Film Festival
The 37th edition of Fajr International Film Festival has announced the names of four speakers of this year’s academic and scientific programs.
National and international university scholars and A-listers of the movie industry will…
New crackdown on using your mobile while driving in Tehran
Are you guilty of using your phone while driving in Tehran?
Well according to the deputy at the Traffic Police Department, Majid Rezaei, people caught speaking on their phone are now under closer scrutiny with more cameras dotted about the…
Getting your Haft Seen Ready for Nowruz
We're two days away from Nowruz or the first day of spring which is celebrated across Eurasia is several countries.
As part of the celebration, across the region, homes are decorated and cleaned in preparation to welcome spring. But…
Understanding the Persian New Year: Nowruz Staycation in Tehran
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, starts on March 20 each year with an extra day before for Oil Nationalisation unofficially kicking off the two-week long holiday.
Officially Nowruz finishes after one week, however, unofficially the city and…
How much do cars cost in Iran? February 2019 Edition
Car costs have skyrocketed in recent months in Iran, what with foreign currencies having rollercoaster time since last year. But, how much can you buy one for?
If you’re on a local salary, then this will hurt, the price of the cheapest…
Bank Holiday: Anniversary Of The Islamic Revolution
The anniversary of the Islamic Revolution is celebrated on 22 of the Persian Calendar month of Bahman, (February 11) every year. The 10-day period of the celebrations, called the Ten Days Dawn (Fajr), begins on February 1 and is one of the…
Bank Holiday: Martyrdom of Hazrat Fatimah (SA)
February 9, 2019, is a bank holiday in Iran commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Fatimah (SA) who died at the age of 18 in 632 AD.
Fatimah bin Muhammad was the youngest daughter and the only child of the prophet Muhammad (sa) and…
How Christians Celebrate Christmas in Tehran?
As Christians around the world celebrate Christmas, the holiday season is also observed in Iran where Christians make up less than 0.2% of the country's population.
Christmas trees decorated with red, green and gold gift boxes placed…
Latest Changes: Iran’s Mobile Phone Registry Scheme
Under Iran’s National Mobile Registry Scheme which was implemented starting October 2017, all new mobile phones purchased inside Iran or imported by travelers visiting Iran must be registered to work with Iranian SIM Cards.
Since its…