TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pakistan’s new ambassador to Iran, Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, met with the deputy custodian of Astan Quds Razavi in Mashhad, where the two sides discussed healthcare and insurance services for Pakistani pilgrims as well as prospects for artistic cooperation.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Muslim pilgrims from around the world gathered in the holy city of Mecca to perform the rituals of Hajj 2026, concluding one of the largest annual religious gatherings. The pilgrimage saw millions of worshippers take part in sacred rites.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the country’s cadet Greco-Roman wrestling team on its dominant championship victory at the Asian Championships in Vietnam, praising the athletes for demonstrating the determination of Iran’s youth.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s president congratulated the country’s women’s national volleyball team on winning the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Championship for the second consecutive time, praising the athletes for showcasing the capabilities and determination of Iranian women.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – People celebrated the Muslim festival of Eid al-Adha across Iran on Wednesday, which marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a pilgrimage visit to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad and praised the services provided to Pakistani pilgrims.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian highlighted the ancient Abarkuh cypress tree as a symbol of Iran’s deep historical and civilizational roots, saying the land was already known as Iran when the tree first took root thousands of years ago.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei praised the Persian language and literature as a major capacity for promoting the rich culture and civilization of Islamic Iran across the world.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Brigadier General Majid Mousavi highlighted the Iranian nation’s good wishes for the national football team in the upcoming World Cup.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Amid the cheers of Barcelona's La Liga title victory, teenage winger Lamine Yamal took a moment to hoist the Palestinian flag, a gesture of solidarity that has resonated far beyond the pitch and drawn admiration from fans across the footballing world.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The sacred flag of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) was sent to the historic Blue Mosque in Yerevan during a ceremony held as part of the “Under the Shadow of the Sun” program marking the Ten-Day Karamat celebrations.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Participants at a cultural meeting in Iran’s Mashhad described martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei as a model of authentic intellectualism with a deep understanding of Iranian society, history, and culture.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – During a visit to damaged sections of the Sa’dabad Cultural and Historical Complex in Tehran, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned attacks on cultural heritage as a violation of international norms and a hostile act against nations’ civilizational identity.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated the Iranian national youth weightlifting team on their remarkable victory at the 2026 IWF World Junior Championships in Egypt, praising the athletes for their determination, talent, and spirit of perseverance.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The mobile and telephone library of Astan Quds Razavi has donated 12,050 books to five centers inside and outside Iran during the Ten-Day Karamat celebrations.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A large public rally was held in Tehran on Wednesday to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), with participants voicing support for the country against foreign aggression and renewing allegiance to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Seven handwritten notes of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei created during ceremonial dust-cleaning rituals at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) have been unveiled in Mashhad.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – English snooker player Judd Trump was sent crashing out of the World Snooker Championship as a dramatic day at the Crucible concluded with Iran’s Hossein Vafaei clinching a final frame decider to book his place in the quarterfinals for the first time.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A historical review highlights the longstanding and symbolic role of peacock feathers in the traditional dusting ceremony of the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Iran’s Mashhad, underscoring their deep-rooted presence in rituals that date back centuries.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian athlete Hassan Ajami Bakhtiarvand secured the country’s first gold medal at the Sanya 2026 Asian Beach Games after finishing first in the men’s shot put event.
