Blog Category : Iran news and information

Visit the top 10 museums in Iran, and feel like traveling back in time.

August 13, 2020

Top 10 Museums to Visit in Iran

Visiting museums in Iran is a must-do for anyone interested in history and culture. With a rich and diverse collection of artifacts and exhibits, museums in Iran offer a unique glimpse into the country's past. From ancient Persian artifacts to Islamic art and architecture, these museums provide an invaluable educational experience for visitors. Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore the museums in Iran and discover the fascinating stories they have to tell. The list below is prepared to introduce the top 10 museums which will leave you speechless.

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Iran on the Silk Road

August 2, 2020

Silk Road

Silk Road is an ancient Route connecting the east of the world to the west passing through Iran. This ancient route has left legacies behind in countries like Iran, and still attracts travelers interested in the Silk Road.

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Brief History of Iran - Ancient times until today

June 3, 2020

History of Iran

With its rich history, Iran is home to some of the oldest civilizations in the world, which is the reason why travelers who are keen about learning history travel to this ancient land, to explore the pre-historic and ancient monuments and find out about the history of Iran as one of the most important civilizations of the world.

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May 5, Shiraz National Day

May 3, 2020

With a very rich culture and history, the city of Shiraz is so lovely and popular among travelers that May 5th, or 15th day of Ordibehesht is marked as the National Shiraz Day.

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Traveling to Iran during Ramadan - Tips and rules

April 25, 2020

Ramadan in Iran

Why is Ramadan so important in Islamic countries? What is it like to travel to Iran or other Islamic countries during Ramadan? Should travelers consider anything special? Read below to find out:

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Commemoration Day of Saadi - The great Iranian poet

April 20, 2020

Commemoration Day of Saadi

April 20th, or 1st day of Ordibehesht on Persian Calandar is marked as the Commemoration Day of Saadi, the great Persian poet known for his two literature masterpieces Bustan and Golestan.

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7 places you should visit in Iran after the COVID-19 lockdown!

April 13, 2020

Places you should visit in Iran

Well, it seems that with Coronavirus outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic, we are experiencing the same situation all around the world, and all those hesitations on choosing between new travel destinations, roaming international airports and exploring attractions have stopped for a while and our passports and suitcases are taking a rest! But have you ever thought after everything is back to normal, what are the places you are going to visit? PackToIran has prepared a suggestive list of attractions you should visit in Iran after the Coronavirus quarantine:

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Sizdah Bedar - The Iranian Festival of cherishing nature

March 31, 2020

Sizdah Bedar

Sizdah Bedar is another Iranian festival related to the nature, which is held every year on 13th of Farvardin, the first month on the Persian calendar, and marks the end of the two week Nowruz holiday in Iran.

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Chaharshanbe Suri, the Iranian Festival of Fire

March 17, 2020

Charshanbe Suri

Although it has been faced slight changes during centuries, Chaharshanbe Suri is an important Iranian festival which is held on the eve of the last Wednesday of year according to the Persian calendar.

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Persian New Year : Nowruz, Customs and rituals

March 15, 2020

Celebration of spring, rebirth of nature, Persian New Year festival, Nowruz is the most important Persian ritual which is delivered to us from the ancient civilizations and deep-rooted Iranian legendary beliefs.

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