Iran Building New Satellite Launch Base
Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi said the Islamic Republic is completing the construction of a new space center to put more indigenous satellites into orbit.
Iran’s Cultural Week in Ankara
Iran’s cultural week was held in Turkish capital in early July. A part of the cultural week’s programs was dedicated to the books and activities of the Institute of Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults (IIDCYA).
Iran Secures Place in FIFA Futsal World Cup
Iran as the 10-time Asian winner was defeated by Thailand in the semifinals of the 2012 AFC Futsal Championships in the United Arab Emirates.
Top Bismillah Artworks Published
Iran published the best works of the previous Bismillah festivals during the 9th edition of the international event in Tehran.
- Fez Musicfest Honors Khayyam
- Nafisi Commemoration Held
- Germany Displays Shabaviz Books
- Kalhor Performs At Tanglewood 2012
- Glassware-Ceramic Museum in Tehran
- Nepalese Festival Displays Persian Art
- Paris Hosts Persian Art Festival
- Qajarid Musical Scores Go on Display
- Vahdat Hall Hosts Tehran Expo
- Gallery Named After Ahmad Esfandiari
Tehran Holds Mobarak Int’l Puppet Theater Festival
The 14th edition of Tehran International Puppet Theater Festival (Mobarak) was held in the Iranian capital’s City Theater grounds.
- First TIVFF Announces National Winners
- Italy Stages Shahnameh-Inspired Play
- Valise Int’l Theater Festival Awards Iranian Puppet Show
- Italy’s River Filmfest Awards Iranian Short Film
- Abbas Kiarostami’s Latest Movie to Hit Dutch Movie Theaters
- Female Iranian Director Milani to Make War Movie
- Iran’s Cinema Verite to Screen Persian Gulf Documentaries
Tehran Hosts Holy Qur’an Competitions
The 29th International Holy Qur’an Competitions was held at Tehran’s Milad Tower International Convention Center.
Dasht-e Kavir
Dasht-e Kavir, also known as Kavir-e Namak or Great Salt Desert, is a large desert in the middle of the Iranian plateau. It is about 800 kilometers long and 320 kilometers wide with a total area of about 77,600 square kilometers, making it the Earth’s 23rd largest desert.
