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Culture and History is Iran’s main attraction, literally, thousands of curious tourists wander the ancients cities of Iran every year in search of what came before us and to get a better understanding of humanity. Being one of the first civilizations on the planet, Iran’s history and culture is one of the most important in the world.
12 Religious Attraction of Iran
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As an ancient country, Iran has witnessed a variety of religions throughout history. From Zoroastrianism to Islam, each religion influenced this gorgeous country by its culture and art to make it the land of diversity. The existence of…
Everything about Muharram and Ashura Traditions in Different Parts of Iran
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Iran is a country with a diversity of ethnic groups and their unique traditions, but one of the things that most Iranians have in common is their religion. Iranians are mostly Muslim; but even in this common aspect, they are so different. To…
Eid al-Adha(Eid-e-Ghorban) In Iran
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Eid al-Adha, the festival of sacrifice, or Eid e Qurban as Iranian call it, occurs on the 10th day of Dhul-Hijjah (the last month of the islamic lunar calendar). In 2019 that translates to August 12th. This day is an important date in…
The Story of Zoroastrianism, Ancient Persian Religion
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You have probably heard about Zoroastrianism, but what is it exactly? Why is it important to know about this religion? Why were great philosophers such as Plato and Socrates interested in it? And why is it connected to the Sasanian Empire?…