Grape Festival Held in Iran's Urmia, IRNA Reports
State news agency IRNA published photographs of a grape festival in the northwestern city of Urmia, described as showcasing cultural, historical, economic, technological and investment features.
Iran's state news agency IRNA reported that a grape festival was held in Urmia, a city in the country's northwest, according to a photo report published by the outlet.
IRNA said the event, dated September 15, 2026, in its report, was hosted by the city of Urmia and highlighted what the agency described as the region's cultural, historical, economic, technological and investment features.
The report consisted primarily of a series of photographs from the festival. IRNA did not provide further details on the scale of the event, the number of attendees, or specific activities held during the festival.
Urmia, located in Iran's West Azerbaijan province, is known for agricultural production, including grapes, in the surrounding region. IRNA's report did not elaborate on the economic or investment aspects it referenced beyond the general description accompanying the photographs.
No additional official statements or details about organizers, attendance figures, or related programming were included in the source material.
Sources
- In photos: Grape festival held in Iran’s Urmia — IRNA (Iran)
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