The Iranian community has been observing some form of Islamic dress code (hijab) since the ancient times – the Achaemenid era in particular – up to now. In many images and designs of the centuries before the advent of Islam and afterwards, Iranian men and women have observed Hijab and maintained their dignity by covering...Read More

China Travel Channel broadcast a program on Iran’s artistic and cultural beauties which are unique in the world. The 30-minute show, which was attended by Iran’s Chargé d’Affaires in China Hassan Shah-Beig, aired photos related to Iran’s art, culture, monuments, memorials and tourist attractions IRNA reported. In the program, Shah-Beig introduced Persian carpet and other...Read More

Iranian women play important role in society despite Western media propaganda, said the project manager of DocsBarcelona international documentary film festival. “Some Western media stress that Iran neglects women’s rights, but I observed during my short trip that the women are strong and active and play important roles in society,” Elena Subirà i Roca told...Read More

Esther Kuisch-Laroche, Director of the UNESCO Cluster Office in Tehran welcomed Iran amazing culture and its long-standing civilization.  Kuisch-Laroche made the remarks Tuesday in an exclusive interview with the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on the sidelines of UNESCO celebration marking World Day for Cultural Diversity 2018 in Iran. Evaluating Iranian culture, UNESCO envoy said,...Read More