Iran

IRAN

Iran, also known as Persialand officially the Islamic Republic of Iran, is a country in West Asia. It is bordered by Iraq to the west and Turkey to the northwest, Azerbaijan, Armenia, the Caspian Sea and Turkmenistan to the north, Afghanistan to the east, Pakistan to the southeast, the Gulf of Oman and the Persian Gulf to the south. It covers an area of 1.648 million square kilometers (0.64 million square miles), making it the world’s 17th-largest country. Iran has around 90 million people, making it the world’s 17th most populous country. Its capital and largest city is Tehran with around 16 million in its metropolitan area, and around 9 million in the city.

IRAN ICH List

Official Speech on the Occasion of the International Day for Monuments and Sites – Visit to the Cultural Monument Housing the Regional Centre for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia ...

Eid al-Fitr—this white blossom of devotion—rests gently upon the shoulders of spring. After days steeped in patience and prayer, now the breeze of compassion begins to blow, and souls find rest in the embrace of ...

On behalf of the Regional Research Centre for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia, under the auspices of UNESCO (Tehran ICH Centre), I would like to extend my heartfelt wishes for a ...

Message of HE Dr Ali Darabi Chair of the Governing Council of the Regional Research Centre for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia, under the Auspices of UNESCO (Tehran ICH Centre) and ...

Intangible heritage, as the manifestation of cultural identity and lived human knowledge, has created a profound connection between humanity and nature. It embodies traditions, rituals, skills, and beliefs that not only carry cultural values but ...

On behalf of the Tehran ICH Centre, I  extend my warmest congratulations to all journalists on National Journalists’ Day. Your dedication to truth-seeking, awareness-raising, and upholding identities is truly commendable. Through your unwavering commitment to ...

On 9th and 10th July 2024, the Regional Research Centre for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage in West and Central Asia under the auspices of UNESCO (Tehran ICH Centre), hosted its 6th Governing Council Meeting. Representatives ...

UNESCO Category 2 Centers are a global network of outstanding institutions operating within UNESCO’s specialized domains. Established upon Member States’ requests, in cooperation with UNESCO, and under its technical supervision, these centers endeavor to promote ...