Alasht jajims offer original designs, vibrant colorsAlasht jajims offer original designs, vibrant colors

TEHRAN - The village of Alasht in Savadkuh, Mazandaran province, is famous for its Jajim weaving. For centuries, it has been a tradition that daughters learn from their mothers, and has been passed down from one generation to the next.

Jajim is a type of floor covering that is between thick fabrics and “Palas” (a type of coarse fabric) in terms of t

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Iran take bronze at 2023 FIH Indoor Hockey World CupIran take bronze at 2023 FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup

TEHRAN - Iran’s men’s team beat the U.S. in the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup South Africa 2023 bronze medal match on Saturday.

The match ended 4-4 in regular time but Iran won the game 3-2 on penalties.

Team Melli also claimed bronze in 2018 after beating Australia.

Titleholders Austria and the Netherlands will play for the gold medal.

The

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Semnan has considerable potential for nature, rural tourismSemnan has considerable potential for nature, rural tourism

TEHRAN – The north-central Semnan province has important capacities in rural tourism and nature tourism, an official with the tourism ministry has said.

A variety of historical and natural attractions have made Semnan a popular tourist destination, Ahmad Tajari explained on Friday.

By holding tourism events and marketing and advertising, the

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On two wheels: 10 best bike routes in IranOn two wheels: 10 best bike routes in Iran

TEHRAN - The main appeal of a bicycle is that, in its most basic form, it is merely a very effective method of transportation for humans.

Simply grab the bike, hop on, and pedal quickly to the store, the bar, or wherever you need to go. However, some cyclists prefer to add a little more excitement to their rides via more scenic, remote, and

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Qajar-era palace reopens doors to public following years of closureQajar-era palace reopens doors to public following years of closure

TEHRAN – After years of being closed, the Qajar-era (1789-1925) Soleymanieh Palace in Karaj, Alborz province, has reopened its doors to the public, a local tourism official has said.

Previously, there was the only access to this palace during Noruz holidays (Iranian New Year) for years, ISNA quoted Yahya Darai as saying on Friday.

There have been

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science celebratedInternational Day of Women and Girls in Science celebrated

TEHRAN - On December 22, 2015, the United Nations General Assembly decided to establish an annual International Day to recognize the critical role women and girls play in science and technology.

Gender equality has always been a core issue for the United Nations. Gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls will make a crucial

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