Objects from primitive tribes to be added to Omidvar Brothers& MuseumObjects from primitive tribes to be added to Omidvar Brothers’ Museum

TEHRAN – Retired Iranian globetrotter Issa Omidvar, whose brother Abdollah passed away earlier this month, has said more objects they collected from primitive tribes in the 1950s will be added to their museum located in northern Tehran.

“Many objects from the primitive tribes were left with my late brother (Abdollah), after his death, and they are s

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Yazd is to hold over 100 special religious rituals, provincial tourism chief saysYazd is to hold over 100 special religious rituals, provincial tourism chief says

TEHRAN – Yazd will be hosting more than one hundred special religious rituals during the ensuing lunar months of Muharram and Safar to commemorate the slaying of Imam Hussein (AS), grandson of the Prophet Mohammed (PBUP), the provincial tourism chief has said.

“Yazd has long been a destination of many domestic and foreign tourists during the (

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Shahr-e Yeri to embrace special archaeological base, tourism minister saysShahr-e Yeri to embrace special archaeological base, tourism minister says

TEHRAN – Iranian tourism minister on Monday said a special archaeological base will be constructed in Shahr-e Yeri, a unique archaeological site in northwest Iran, which is sometimes referred to as the “city of the mouthless”.

“An archaeological base will be constructed in Shahr-e Yeri, which is one of the largest ancient sites in the country,” Cul

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A scenic lake with no riversA scenic lake with no rivers

People ride pedal boats on Lake Zarivar, a vast body of sweet water, which is rimmed by mountains near Marivan, western Iran, on July 22, 2022.

The lake is supplied with nearby snow-capped mountains and natural springs gushing at the bottom. Furthermore, it is an important habitat for local and migratory birds and local fauna. (PHOTO: ISNA/Mohammad

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Arbaeen trek: no restriction on Iran-Iraq overland travelsArbaeen trek: no restriction on Iran-Iraq overland travels

TEHRAN - Iranian pilgrims planning to visit Iraq to observe Muharram mourning ceremonies can leave via land border crossings individually or in groups without any limitations, an official said.

The chairman of the Arbaeen central headquarters of Iran announced that according to agreements with the Interior Ministry of Iraq, Iranian pilgrims will be

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Mangrove forests: a safe habitat for aquatic speciesMangrove forests: a safe habitat for aquatic species

TEHRAN – Located in the middle of the land and the marine ecosystem, the Mangrove forests are a suitable habitat for all kinds of aquatic animals and birds.

Mangrove forests are rich ecosystems that support the planet and humanity in unique ways by providing conditions for fish growth, storing carbon, and fighting floods. They are able to store

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