Iran handicraft exports see 11% growth in eight monthsIran handicraft exports see 11% growth in eight months

TEHRAN - Iran’s handicraft exports reached $150 million in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (started on March 20), marking an 11% increase compared to the same period last year. 

“The value of handicraft exports hit $150 million in the first eight months of the year with an 11 percent year-on-year growth,” said Farzad Oja

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Yalda Night: a celebration of light and togethernessYalda Night: a celebration of light and togetherness

Once again, Yalda Night is approaching as a celebration of warmth, love, and togetherness cherished by all devotees of the Persian culture.

The festivity may have its roots in protection against evil forces when ancient people gathered to open fires and stay awake, ensuring safety until dawn. 

time, this evolved into a celebration of light’s rebirth

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Intl. environmental exhibition kicks offIntl. environmental exhibition kicks off

TEHRAN –The 22nd international environmental exhibition started on Wednesday in Tehran with the theme of ‘public involvement, green economy, sustainable future’.

The five-day event will focus on ‘economic environment, environmental economy’ to highlight the importance of social responsibility in protecting the environment.

The exhibition aims to

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Over 29,000 ID cards issued for children born to Iranian women, foreign menOver 29,000 ID cards issued for children born to Iranian women, foreign men

TEHRAN –Under the nationality law amended in 2019, a total of 29,045 Iranian identity cards have been issued for children born to Iranian mothers and foreign fathers.

According to the law, women who married non-Iranian men can request Iranian citizenship for their children under the age of 18. In case they have no security problem, they will obtain

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Yalda Night adorns marketplacesYalda Night adorns marketplaces

A woman is buying dried nuts for Yalda Night which is traditionally celebrated on the last day of the final month of autumn in the Iranian calendar that falls on December 20 this year.

On this night, tables are adorned with floral bowls, fresh fruits, dried fruits, seeds, and nuts.

Photo: IRIB / Zahra Sabbaghi

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4th Persian Medicine Festival to be held in February4th Persian Medicine Festival to be held in February

TEHRAN –The fourth Persian Medicine Festival is planned to be held in February with the theme of ‘integration of Persian medicine into the healthcare system’.

The integration of the services will not only help to improve health indicators but also have a significant impact on the economy of the country’s healthcare system, the health ministry’s web

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