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Culture and History
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.
Persian Miniature
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The brush dances on the blank page, the colors permeate through the page’s texture and combine with the artist’s verve to create a masterpiece called Persian Miniature. Getting inspired by nature, using vivid natural colors, and practicing…
Persian Gardens
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Sun rays dance on the trees like chains of sparkles when the butterflies enter the Persian Garden’s gate early in the morning to play with newborn blossoms. The pleasant cool breeze brings the aroma of flowers to you, and the water drops of…
Termeh, The Persian Silk Delicacy
Silk is one of the best examples of transition in evolution. One day the caterpillar stops its ordinary instinctive desire to feast on the leaves, hangs upside down from a twig, and magically forms a cocoon. The butterfly flies into its new…
The Persian new year 2020
When the golden sun rays flow inside the living creatures’ veins to wake them up from a sweet long hibernation, Nowruz begins. The Persian New Year or Nowruz is a combination of two words, “Now” means new and “Ruz” which means day. On the…
Persian Handmade Rugs, The Endless Beauty
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Touching the soft threads and following the intricate patterns with your fingertip, the combination of sumptuous colors drowns you into a sweet and glorious dream. The magnificence of Persian handmade rugs will be etched in your memory to…
Persian Traditions and Cultures
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Traveling to different parts of Iran shows you a variety of cultures and traditions which are unique and mesmerizing. This land of color gathered different groups of people to illustrate the concept of unity in diversity in the best way…
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?…