Persian New Year or Nowruz is a traditional ancient festival in Iran that celebrates the … Read More
Culture
Chaharshanbe Suri Fire, Nuts, Spoon-Banging
The Chaharshanbe Suri usually starts in the evening, people making bonfires in … Read More
Khane Tekani or Shaking Your House
Khane Tekani (literally means shaking house) means decluttering our physical environment … Read More
Iran, The land of unique Handicrafts, Part 1
Enameling is one of the oldest handicrafts in Iran. Some archaeologists … Read More
Yalda Night, the Persian Christmas
Every year, on December 21st, Iranian people around the world prepare themselves to … Read More
Hot, lovely nights under Blanket, Korsi
Korsi is a 50-centimeter high-legged table with a heater underneath, decorated with … Read More
Taarof, the great verbal dance
According to Urban Dictionary, Taarof is a Persian word for a custom that is ONLY applied … Read More