Iran Honors Cultural Heritage Figures at Tehran Ceremony
The fifth annual event recognized individuals credited with preserving Iran's cultural heritage, tourism and handicrafts sectors, according to Iranian state news agency IRNA.
Iran held the fifth edition of a ceremony honoring distinguished figures of the country's cultural heritage in Tehran on September 13, 2026, according to a report published by the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
The event was attended by Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri, Iran's Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, along with a group of artists, IRNA reported.
IRNA's coverage of the ceremony was presented as a photo report, documenting attendees and proceedings of the event, which recognizes individuals who have contributed to Iran's cultural heritage sector.
The ceremony is described by IRNA as an annual occasion, with this year's gathering marking its fifth edition. Further details on the specific honorees or the criteria for selection were not provided in the available report.
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