Iranian Drinks: Sekanjabin syrup
Sekanjabin syrup: One of the oldest Iranian drinks, is made of honey and vinegar. Sekanjabin is usually served in summer. It is sometimes seasoned...
How Most of Iranian Celebrate Nowruz
By Olduz Dehghan
It doesn’t matter where we live: in Tehran, Tabriz, Shiraz, Kermanshah, Mashhad, Isfahan, Boushehr, Zabol, Yazd, Hamedan or Rash, we celebrate Nowruz....
Lear about Iran – Well known writers: Simin Daneshvar
Iranian people have a deep love of poetry and literature, so it is fitting that some of the most famous writers come from Iran....
Learn about Afghanistan – Kabuli Pilau
Afghan cuisines have a style of their own. Fatty dishes are an important fuel in this nation of harsh landscapes and freezing winters with...
The Enthusiasm Killers
By Solmaz Sharif
“Salma khordam,” he said to a group of Persian people in the room. They burst into laughter and made sounds like “Naazee,”...
How People in Afghanistan Celebrate Nowruz
By Frishta Abdul Wali
Nowruz — a new day: that is the literal translation for the Persian name of this festive day. Historically a remnant...
Sadegh Hedayat: The Frustrated Iranophile
By Amir Ahmadi Arian
Almost every written piece about contemporary Iranian writers starts with Sadeq Hedayat, just as any introduction to American modern poetry starts...
Learn about Iran – Natural Attraction: Torkaman Sahra
The Turkman Sahra lies in Iran's Northern Eastern region, bordering Turkmenistan and the Caspian Sea. The seemingly interminable rolling green hills remain virtually untouched...
Savoring life, one occasion at a time
By Solmaz Sharif
Spring is a special time of year for Persians, as among many other peoples like Kurds, Turks and Parsis from India. It’s...
Learn about Iran – Tehran: Golestan Palace
Tehran is full of historically important monuments and is perhaps the best place to witness history unfold. The wonderful monuments and the rich history...
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