Ashuradeh is the name of an island in the Miankaleh peninsula, 10 km west of Bandar Torkaman in northern Iran.

With an area of 1200 meters in the past, Ashuradeh was once one of the most notable wetlands in the entire world. Today, Ashuradeh has a surface area of about 320 hectares, and the local population has left the island, leaving only the

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Azarbaijan&s ethnic diversity ideal opportunity for ecotourismAzarbaijan’s ethnic diversity ideal opportunity for ecotourism

TEHRAN –Ethnic diversity in northwestern West Azarbaijan province is an ideal basis for ecotourism development, a tourism expert has said.

Boosting ecotourism in this region is a viable option due to its ethnic diversity, Vadud Fakhari explained on Friday.

There are a variety of ethnic groups and religions in West Azarbaijan, which makes it a

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Felix Sanchez new candidate to lead Team MelliFelix Sanchez new candidate to lead Team Melli

TEHRAN – Former Qatar coach Felix Sanchez is a new candidate to lead Iran national football team.

The local media reports suggest that the 47-year-old Spanish coach has been shortlisted to take charge of Team Melli.

Sanchez parted ways with Qatar after 2022 FIFA World Cup, where Al Ennabi failed to register a single point in Group A.

Now, Sanchez has

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Iranian reciter Amir-Hossein Rahmati tops at Intl. Quran Competition in TehranIranian reciter Amir-Hossein Rahmati tops at Intl. Quran Competition in Tehran

TEHRAN – Iranian reciter Amir-Hossein Rahmati has won first prize at the 39th edition of Iran’s International Quran Competition.

He received his prize from President Ebrahim Raisi during the closing ceremony of the competition on Wednesday evening at Tehran’s Islamic Summit Conference Hall.

Seyyed Amir Hashemi from Afghanistan was selected as

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Syd Field&s book offering guide for screenwriting published in Persian Syd Field’s book offering guide for screenwriting published in Persian 

TEHRAN – A book by American author Syd Field offering a step-by-step guide for screenwriting has recently been published in Persian by Nilufar.

Abbas Akbari is the translator of “Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting”, which was originally published in 2005.

In this book called the “bible” of screenwriting by the New York Times, Hollywood’s sc

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Barbad Awards winners honored on Fajr Music Festival final day Barbad Awards winners honored on Fajr Music Festival final day 

TEHRAN – The winners of the Barbad Awards were honored at the closing ceremony of the 38th Fajr Music Festival on Thursday at Tehran’s Vahdat Hall.

The awards are presented to top musical productions of the year in different categories.

Neither the Dastgahi Music without Vocals category nor the Dastgahi Music with Vocals section had winners.

The

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