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Iranian English daily exposes truths under censorship

Tehran Times: Iran’s Media Guerrillas on the Global Stage

Ghadeer celebrations expand to 400+ towns across Iran

The Grand 13.5 km Eid al-Ghadeer Street Festival Draws Over 4.5 Million in Tehran

14th Edition with “Free Palestine” Section

100 International Film Festival; A Special Event for Filmmakers Worldwide

Mahfel draws massive Ramadan crowds in Iran and Pakistan

“Mahfel”: Iran’s Quranic TV Sensation That Drew Millions On-Screen and On-Site

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"Havaye No" Festival; Honoring Prominent Religious Groups in Iran and Worldwide

Iranian youth lead 2024 I'tikaf participation

I'tikaf: A Spiritual Rebuttal to Secular Stereotypes

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Girls’ coming-of-age ceremony highlights Islamic values in Iran

“celebration of angels”: Honoring the Religious Maturity of Iranian Teenage Girls

Iranian teens show anti-Zionist solidarity nationwide

Embassies of Resistance: Iranian Students Rise for Palestine

Teaching teens colonialism through games and social media

Hisstori Campaign: Engaging Iranian Youth with History Through Interactive Multimedia

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Muslim Unity at the “Ummat Ahmad” Festival on the Prophet’s Birthday

Iran Hosts the World’s Largest Celebration of the Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday

The “Ummat Ahmad (peace be upon him)” festival is one of Iran’s most significant cultural programs, held annually during the Unity Week to commemorate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

Held simultaneously with Arbaeen days in various cities across Iran

Arbaeen Missed Pilgrims Ceremony; The Largest Husayni Public Gathering in Iran

The “Arbaeen Missed Pilgrims” ceremony is held simultaneously with Arbaeen in various cities and villages across Iran, providing an opportunity for those unable to walk from Najaf to Karbala to honor Imam Husayn (peace be upon him) alongside other mourners in their own city.

Iranian English daily exposes truths under censorship

Tehran Times: Iran’s Media Guerrillas on the Global Stage

While U.S. sanctions and tech regulations have silenced many Iranian voices, Tehran Times has emerged as a powerful counter-narrative force in global media. From exclusive leaks about U.S. and Israeli officials to coverage of resistance movements, the paper has defied censorship and drawn international attention, even unsettling senators in Washington.

Iranians uphold faith and loyalty amid media war

Beyond the Algorithm: The Real Face of the Iranian People

While Instagram trends and Hollywood narratives seek to paint a detached and secular image of Iranian society, the reality on the ground tells a different story. From mass participation in Qur’anic campaigns and spiritual rituals to widespread defiance of Western disinformation, the Iranian people continue to resist the cultural and psychological warfare aimed at severing their bond with faith and governance. Despite relentless media campaigns and billions spent, the spiritual and ideological roots of Iran remain unshaken—and even stronger.

Translated by Hanieh Kamri, published by Sooreh Mehr

"Khar va Mikhak": A Novel Written in Prison

The book "Khar va Mikhak", written by Yahya Sinwar, one of the martyred leaders of Palestine, has been printed by Sooreh Mehr with translation by Hanieh Kamri.

More than 20 Million People Participated in This Campaign

"Life with the Verses"; Iran’s Most Participatory Quranic Campaign

The national campaign «Life with the Verses» is the largest and most participatory Quranic campaign in Iran.

Ghadeer celebrations expand to 400+ towns across Iran

The Grand 13.5 km Eid al-Ghadeer Street Festival Draws Over 4.5 Million in Tehran

The annual Eid al-Ghadeer festival in Tehran, stretching along Azadi and Enghelab streets for 13.5 kilometers, has become the largest Shi‘i public celebration worldwide, attracting over 4.5 million people this year. Alongside this, the popular Ramadan TV program “Mahfel” continues to promote Quranic culture, reaching hundreds of millions globally with its broadcasts and live public events, including large gatherings at Imam Reza’s shrine and Azadi Stadium.

14th Edition with “Free Palestine” Section

100 International Film Festival; A Special Event for Filmmakers Worldwide

The 100 International Film Festival is one of Iran’s most prominent and prestigious cinematic events, established in 1382 (Solar Hijri) to promote short film production and present creative storytelling within time constraints.

Mahfel draws massive Ramadan crowds in Iran and Pakistan

“Mahfel”: Iran’s Quranic TV Sensation That Drew Millions On-Screen and On-Site

Broadcast during the holy month of Ramadan on Iran’s Channel 3, Mahfel has become a nationwide phenomenon, combining Quranic recitation, interpretation, and youth participation from Iran and abroad. Its impact extends far beyond television: in just one month, short video clips amassed over 500 million views on Instagram. Even more striking, Mahfel inspired massive in-person events—from 200,000 people gathering at Imam Reza’s shrine in Mashhad, to 120,000 at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, and a record-breaking turnout in the small village of Charak. In September 2024, the movement reached Pakistan, where 85,000 Muslims joined the Mahfel Quranic festival in Lahore.