In association with the “rebirth of nature”, extensive spring-cleaning is a national tradition observed by almost every household in Iran. Iranian families are now busy...
The week between 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal and 17th Rabi-ul-Awwal is commemorated as a Muslim unity week. According to traditions narrated from Sunni Muslim scholars, the birthdate...
Iranians are preparing to celebrate Yalda Night (Shab-e Yalda or Shab-e Chelleh), one of the most celebrated traditional events in Iran which marks the longest...
The Iranians used the ancient Persian tradition of “Nazr” (distributing free foods among the people) to cook Nazri (charity food) in Muharram and the Day...
Today is the Day of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram and marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the third shia Imam. 1372 years ago...
Imam Hussain was the son of Imam Ali and Fatimah Zahra. He was martyred because he refused to pledge allegiance to unjust Yazid. Imam Hussain’s...
Iranian Muslims across the country are getting ready for mourning rituals in Muharram. Muharram is the first month in the Islamic year and a time...
Mehrgân (alternatively: #Mihragān) or Jashn-e Mehr (Mehr Festival) is a Zoroastrian and Persian (Iranian) festival celebrated since the pre-Islamic era to honor the Yazata of...
Millions of Muslims across Iran celebrated Eid al-Adha or the ‘Feast of the Sacrifice’ as one of the most significant festivals on the Muslim calendar....
Today is the anniversary of the birth of Imam Reza (Ali al-Reza), the eighth Imam of Shiites, and Iranians across the country celebrate it. The...
After 10 days of prayers of remembrance, Parsis across India on Monday welcome a new year and celebrate Navroz, in accordance to the calendar followed...
Today is the releasing and returning day of Iranian courageous warriors, proved their patriotism, who were held captive in Iran-Iraq War. Let’s celebrate this beautiful...
Iran’s secretary of the 28th Festival of Films for Children and Young Adults has said the festival aims to present more children fictions in next...
About 70 classic #cars belonging to individuals and private collectors were on display in Tehran since Tuesday, showcasing designs from around the world. Organized by...
Free meals at Iftar time are provided to fasting Pilgrims at Shrine of Imam #Reza in Mashhad. The ceremony called “Ramadan Iftar” is held every...
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; Muslims worldwide observe this as a month of fasting. This annual observance is regarded as one...
The streets of #Tehran and other #Iranian cities have been decorated to celebrate Mid-Sha’ban. Mid-Sha’ban is the 15th day of the eighth month (Sha’ban) of...
National Persian Gulf Day is a very significant day for the Iranian people and it is celebrated annually on April 30th. It has taken place...
The Persian New Year is composed of several rituals and ceremonies which starts since the last Wednesday of every Iranian year (Chaharshanbe Suri) and continues...
The names of the 12 Persian months are taken from the ancient Zoroastrian texts and the origins are deeply rooted in their belief system. This...