Element Crafting and playing the Oud Countries Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Syrian Arab Republic Registration ۲۰۲۲ Description The oud is a traditional, lute-type instrument played in Iran and Syria. The musician places the short-necked instrument
Element Turkmen-style needlework art Countries Turkmenistan and Iran (Islamic Republic of) Registration ۲۰۲۲ Description Turkmen-style needlework is a decorative applied art used on the national dress of people of all genders and ages in Turkmenistan
Element Yaldā/Chella Countries Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Afghanistan Registration ۲۰۲۲ Description Yaldā/Chella refers to a traditional celebration of the sun and the warmth of life. Practiced in Iran and Afghanistan, the event takes place on the
Element Sericulture and traditional production of silk for weaving Countries Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran (Islamic Republicof), Türkiye, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan Registration ۲۰۲۲ Description In sericulture and the traditional production
Element National programme to safeguard the traditional art of calligraphy in Iran Countries Iran (Islamic Republic of) Registration ۲۰۲۱ Description The tradition of calligraphy has always been associated with the act of writing in Iran, and even
Element Pilgrimage to the St. Thaddeus Apostle Monastery Countries Iran (Islamic Republic of) and Armenia Registration ۲۰۲۰ Description The annual three-day pilgrimage to St. Thaddeus Apostle Monastery in northwestern Iran is held each July. The
Element Art of miniature Countries Azerbaijan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Türkiye and Uzbekistan Registration ۲۰۲۰ Description The miniature is a type of two-dimensional artwork that involves the design and creation of small paintings on books,
Element Traditional skills of crafting and playing Dotār Countries Iran (Islamic Republic of) Registration ۲۰۱۹ Description The traditional skills of crafting and playing the Dotār are one of the most prominent social and cultural components of the
Element Chogān, a horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling Countries Iran (Islamic Republic of) Registration ۲۰۱۷ Description Chogān is a traditional horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling; it has a history of over 2,000
Element Art of crafting and playing with Kamantcheh/Kamancha, a bowed string musical instrument Countries Iran and Azerbaijan Registration ۲۰۱۷ Description The art of crafting and playing with Kamantcheh/Kamancha (‘little bow’), a bowed string
Element Nawrouz, Novruz, Nowrouz, Nowrouz, Nawrouz, Nauryz, Nooruz, Nowruz, Navruz, Nevruz, Nowruz, Navruz Countries Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran (Islamic Republic
Element Flatbread making and sharing culture: Lavash, Katyrma, Jupka, Yufka Countries Azerbaijan, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Türkiye Registration ۲۰۱۶ Description The culture of making and sharing flatbread in communities of
Element Qālišuyān rituals of Mašhad-e Ardehāl in Kāšān Countries Iran Registration ۲۰۱۲ Description Qālišuyān rituals are practised in Iran to honour the memory of Soltān Ali, a holy figure among the people of Kāšān and Fin. According to legend, he
Element Traditional skills of building and sailing Iranian Lenj boats in the Persian Gulf Countries Iran Registration ۲۰۱۱ Description Iranian Lenj vessels are traditionally hand-built and are used by inhabitants of the northern coast of the Persian Gulf
Element Naqqāli, Iranian dramatic story-telling Countries Iran Registration ۲۰۱۱ Description Naqqāli is the oldest form of dramatic performance in the Islamic Republic of Iran and has long played an important role in society, from the courts to the
Element Ritual dramatic art of Ta‘zīye Countries Iran Registration ۲۰۱۰ Description Ta‘zīye (or Ta’azyeh) is a ritual dramatic art that recounts religious events, historical and mythical stories and folk tales. Each performance has four elements:
Element Pahlevani and Zoorkhanei rituals Countries Iran Registration ۲۰۱۰ Description Pahlevani is an Iranian martial art that combines elements of Islam, Gnosticism and ancient Persian beliefs. It describes a ritual collection of gymnastic and
Element Music of the Bakhshis of Khorasan Countries Iran Registration ۲۰۱۰ Description In Khorasan Province, the Bakhshis are renowned for their musical skill with the dotār, a two-stringed, long-necked lute. They recount Islamic and Gnostic poems
Element Traditional skills of carpet weaving in Fars Countries Iran Registration ۲۰۱۰ Description Iranians enjoy a global reputation in carpet weaving, and the carpet weavers of Fars, located in the south-west of Iran, are among the most prominent. Wool for
Element Traditional skills of carpet weaving in Kashan Countries Iran Registration ۲۰۱۰ Description Long a centre for fine carpets, Kashan has almost one in three residents employed in carpet-making, with more than two-thirds of the carpet-makers
Element Radif of Iranian music Countries Iran Registration ۲۰۰۹ Description The Radif of Iranian music is the traditional repertoire of the classical music of Iran that forms the essence of Persian musical culture. More than 250 melodic units,
List of elements Radif of Iranian music Traditional skills of carpet weaving in Kashan Traditional skills of carpet weaving in Fars Music of the Bakhshis of Khorasan Pahlevani and Zoorkhanei rituals Ritual dramatic art of Ta‘zīye Naqqāli, Iranian dramatic
