What you should know about Ramadan in Iran , the holy month:
Ramadan is a month of spiritual growth and fasting, and the ninth month in the Islamic calendar. This is a month dedicated for close attention to the spiritual side of life and it has its own religious and customary rituals. The most important ritual of Ramadan in Iran-or Ramezan as it is pronounced in Persian- […]
Carpet Museum of Iran
To research on and preserve the ancient carpets of Iran, the Carpet Museum of Iran was established. This museum started functioning before the Revolution in 1979 and is now a very precious collection of old and artistic carpets…The Carpet Museum of Iran was built and established in 1978 and under Farah Pahlavi’s command who was […]
Getting around Bazaars in Tehran. Local Food, Local People, Architecture
If you would like to get more familiar with people’s daily life on your trip to Iran, the best way is to go to shopping centers and bazaars in Tehran. Bazaar of Tajrish one of Traditional Bazaars in Tehran There are traditional and modern bazaars in Tajrish Square. The traditional part with a traditional and […]
The Bride of Shiraz; Narenjestan Qavam Persian Garden
Narenjestan Qavam is an astonishing traditional house in the city of Shiraz. It is in the old region of the city and is only 400 meters away from Nasir-ol-Molk (or the pink) Mosque. Narenjestan Qavam Garden was presented to Shiraz University in 1966 after being restored and has been kept under its supervision since then. […]
Qashoq-zani
Qashoq-zani ,Iranian Celebration The fire has been sacred in Iranian culture. By the ancient Zoroastrian belief, fire is purifying and has the most veneration. On this pretext, before Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Iranians have some fire celebration rituals that one of them is Chaharshanbe-Suri, last Tuesday on the year: The fire jumping festival. People […]
The Natural Wonders of Qeshm Island;
Part Three The Stars Valley: like Chahkooh, the Stars Valley is also one of the most highlighted attractions in Qeshm. According to the locals, the Star Valley is a place where once a star hit the ground and made such an outstanding beautiful canyon…but the truth is that the difference between the resistance of the […]
The Natural Wonders of Qeshm Island;
Part Two Other than the cave, “Chahkooh” is amazing as well. It is better to visit Chahkooh only with someone who knows the place. You can climb the canyon and you can get to the top, but it’s hard to find your way alone. Chahkooh Valley is truly a gem on the natural beauty of […]
The Natural Wonders of Qeshm Island;
Part One You can get amazed by the part of Zagros Mountain reaching the southern seas of Iran, being deformed in a spectacular way left us a number of erosions called Qeshm Island Geopark. this geopark is globally recorded as a UNESCO Heritage. It is the largest island in Iran, in the shape of a […]
What do Iranians Eat and Drink?
Part Three Drinks Tea and mostly black tea is the main drink, in fact, it is not consumed only during breakfast, but also throughout the day. It is also possible to prepare a particular drink at home, which can also be bought packaged, based on carbonated water, yogurt and added natural flavors (dĂągh). In addition […]
What do Iranians Eat and Drink?
Part Two The Main Meals The main meals are lunch, dinner, and breakfast. Sometimes the Iranians make snacks based on tea or fruit. Especially with regard to fruit, they do not have the habit of eating it in basic meals, but they are used to nibbling dried fruit and nuts, especially during the evening snack: […]