Happiness, hope and, more importantly, a new beginning! These are the three concepts associated with the new year. Since human beings observed the change of seasons, they noticed that spring is when nature gets renewed. The Iranian new year or…
Do you remember when you were a kid and looked forward to receiving souvenirs? Yes, I am talking about the feeling of joy and excitement of waiting for someone to come back from a trip and bring you something special.…
If we want to make a list of the most common questions about Iranians, “Are Iranians Arabs?” would be at the top of the list. If you have an Iranian friend, you may witness people asking this question a lot…
One of the many things that Iranians are proud of, is their artistic spirit and artwork. So, it is not unexpected for this culture to have so many talented actors and actresses who have added their touch to every movie…
Just think about what would happen if movies and TV shows were not invented. Our life would be so empty without watching a funny, entertaining new year comedy or a gloomy drama in which a superstar actor gave his everything…
Rumi stories can blow your mind, melt your heart and make you stand in awe. True literature is in fact the one that can be understandable, engaging, and fascinating even after the passing of time. This is exactly what Rumi…
Like a perfect roasted turkey for Thanksgiving or Chinese dumplings for the new year, Sabzi Polo ba Mahi is the wonderful meal that makes you taste Nowruz’s arrival. What a delicious taste! You feel the softness of fish that melts…
I am an Iranian! This is the first thing you hear from Afro Iranians in a conversation about their roots. Although they look different, Afro Iranians are a significant yet forgotten marginalized group in Iran. The Iranian history or literature…
There are some periods of time in Iran’s history that feel like drinking cold water after having a hot sauce, comforting yet temporary. If you look at the history of Persia, you see glory and beauty combined with the hardship,…
Now that the COVID restrictions are being lifted and the world is getting back to normal, “the new normal,” Iran is once again ready to welcome travelers. Iran is one of those countries that can be listed top in every…