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Shab-e Yalda, the celebration of the longest night of the year

One of the most ancient Persian festivals is Shab-e Yalda or Yalda Nights. All Iranian around the world celebrate this night with their families and friends on the 21st of December.
The Best places for Muharram observances in Iran? (Travel to Iran during Muharram and Ashura)

Traveling to Iran during Muharram, especially on the day of Ashura, is an opportunity to experience the passionate religious ritual in Iran.
Persian Miniature; the Breathtaking Flourished Persian Art

Iranian are known for being great artists. When you travel to Iran, in every corner of the country you can find a unique type of handicraft and artwork. Among all of them, one which goes back to at least a thousand years ago is the Persian Miniature.
Traditional and Folklore Music of Iran

Iran has different styles of traditional and folk music. In every city and village from north to south, and west to east, there is no single place without its own traditional music.
Saadi Shirazi, the Major Persian Poet of All Time

One of the best places to visit in Shiraz is the Tomb of Saadi, known as Sa'diyeh. Saadi Shirazi is the major Persian poet of all time, who was born and buried in Shiraz. It is said that he is one of the most influential poets of Persian literature in the medieval period.
Tirgan Festival; Water Festival in Iran from Ancient Time

Many countries around the globe held water festival on a specific day once a year.
Fal-e Hafiz

Hafiz is one of the greatest Persian poets who lived in the 14th century in Shiraz. He is best known for his mystic poems which have had a profound effect on Persian literature and culture.
Sizdah be dar

On 13th of Farvardin, (it is coincided with 2nd of April) all Iranians struggle to make the best of this day and complete the memorable holiday of Nowruz.
Carrying “Nakhl” in Ashura ritual

After the Safavid Empire was formed and the Shia was chosen as an official religion in Iran in 16th century, various customs were established in many parts of the country to consolidate this religion in our land.
Naqqali, Iranian dramatic story-telling

Naqqali has a long history in Iran and has played an important role to maintain the culture and native traditions of the country. The best oral texts of every language are short stories that come to us from generation to generation like the oral music that the players learn each other.
Ritual dramatic art of Ta’ziye

Ta’ziye is a ritual dramatic art among Iranian traditions which recounts the religious and historical events and mythical stories and folktales.
Avincenna the Persian Philsopher

Avicenna (Ibn Sina) was a Persian physician and philosopher who profoundly influenced medieval Islamic philosophy,

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topics

Iran culture

Shab-e Yalda, the celebration of the longest night of the year

The Best places for Muharram observances in Iran? (Travel to Iran during Muharram and Ashura)

Persian Miniature; the Breathtaking Flourished Persian Art

Traditional and Folklore Music of Iran

Saadi Shirazi, the Major Persian Poet of All Time

Tirgan Festival; Water Festival in Iran from Ancient Time

Fal-e Hafiz

Sizdah be dar

Carrying “Nakhl” in Ashura ritual

Naqqali, Iranian dramatic story-telling

Ritual dramatic art of Ta’ziye

Avincenna the Persian Philsopher