Shahrnaz & Arnavaz, according to the Shahnameh, are the sisters of Jamshid and are the first women whose names Ferdowsi mentions. He bestows upon them such epithets as “pure,” “veiled,” and “chaste”:

Two pure women from the house of Jamshid
Were brought forth, trembling like a willow;

For both were sisters of Jamshid,
And were as crowns upon the heads of noble women.

Of the veiled women, one was Shahrnaz,
And the other, chaste Arnavaz by name.

(Book One, The Reign of Zahhak, 55: 6–8)

A Different Portrayal of Rostam’s Beloved

Tahmineh, the only daughter of the King of Samangan, Rostam’s wife and Sohrab’s mother, is a beautiful, chaste, courteous and humble woman: loyal, independent, perceptive and wise, highly knowledgeable, passionate and spirited, courageous, calculating, forthright and determined in pursuing her goals, and committed to her decisions. Through her brief yet distinctive presence, she brings about the most tragic story in the Shahnameh.

Faranak, the wife of Abtin and the mother of Fereydun, is portrayed in the Shahnameh as a free-spirited, knowledgeable and thoughtful woman, compassionate and generous, a vigilant and well-organised fighter, and a caring and affectionate mother. Her character and functions can, broadly, be divided into three categories: 1. a conscious and freedom-seeking warrior; 2. a devoted mother; and 3. a generous and humanitarian individual.

National Honey Day is observed annually on 31 Mordad to recognise the work of beekeepers and raise public awareness about the importance of honeybees, both for honey production and for agriculture and the environment. Iran’s Ministry of Agriculture has also emphasised the importance of protecting honeybees and developing the beekeeping sector.

Iranian women's volleyball team makes history with victory over Taiwan
The Iranian women's national volleyball team defeated Chinese Taipei 3-1 in its first match at the Asian Championship to be among the 100-point teams in the world rankings for the first time in history.

The Iranian women's national volleyball team faced Chinese Taipei in the opening match of the competition, which is being held in China, today (Friday) and won 3-1, starting the tournament with a surprise for Iran.

The development of tourism cooperation between Iran and Armenia requires expanded tourism exchanges and the implementation of joint tours, an official from East Azerbaijan Province’s Department of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts said.

The deputy tourism director of the department described the expansion of tourism exchanges between the two countries as an important necessity for strengthening bilateral tourism ties. He also stressed the need to organise joint tour programmes aimed at introducing the historical, cultural and natural attractions of both Iran and Armenia.

The head of Tajikistan’s national aviation authority has called for the resumption of flights between Tajikistan and Iran, highlighting the importance of restoring direct air links between the two countries.

The Tajik aviation official said that the resumption of flights would help strengthen connectivity between Tajikistan and Iran and facilitate travel between the two countries.

In the 55th session of the "One Hundred Enduring Books of the Century"
Jafar Shahri's "Old Tehran" will be reviewed

Norway's Foreign Minister has described the war waged by the United States and Israel against Iran as contrary to international law, stressing that international rules must be respected and applied equally to all countries.

The Norwegian foreign minister emphasised the importance of upholding international law without exception, arguing that the same legal standards must apply to every state regardless of its political or military position.