DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian shops in Tehran's historic Grand Bazaar and elsewhere across the country closed their doors Tuesday amid protests gripping the nation, as two prominent ...

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In the middle of the winding alleys of the Grand Bazaar, Tehran's bustling heart of commerce, Mohammed Rafi holds up a hand in search of a pencil in his miniature kingdom of colour. In a shop space ...

The world may have gone digital, but Rafi has stayed true to his passion of the past 35 years, surrounded by thousands of pencils in every hue and shade imaginable. With the pencils stacked from floor ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Tehran’s main gold bazaar is usually glittering with precious baubles ...

Tajrish is one of the oldest districts of Tehran; created one of the most evocative and unique places in Tehran, where you can still see narrow alleys and historic houses full of trees. People sell ...

“These days, urban tourism has become an inseparable part of citizens' entertainment. In this regard, Tehran's tourism walking routes have been defined to gain new experiences for tourists and those ...

Just as Wall Street is the embodiment of America’s financial industry, “the bazaar” stands for the mercantile and commercial interests that form a core constituency in Iran. Both are physical and ...

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Tehran (AFP) – In a dimly lit corner of Tehran's Grand Bazaar, Mohammad Rafi is surrounded by all colours of the rainbow in his tiny shop that sells nothing but art pencils. The world may have gone ...