Persian Customs

Persian Customs

Part I. Welcoming  The population of Iran is composed of several races, each one different in its cultures and dialects. Most young people are highly educated and proud of their traditions and history and try to show their habits and lifestyle to tourists by inviting them to their homes and events. All tourists are usually very welcomed and well-treated during their visit to Iran.
Nowruz - The beginning of Spring

Nowruz - The beginning of Spring

Finally its here! I mean the Spring, when nature is reborn showing its beauty and making us remember that life continues and hope increases. Nowruz, exactly on March 21, is when the Persians around the world celebrate the first day of the year. This habit of Persian New Year comes from millennia ago when the Zoroastrians celebrated the end of winter and darkness.During Nowruz, families usually go from one house to another to visit family members and congratulate that day. Due to the traditions, the minor members of the family usually receive gifts from the older members. The most radiant symbol...
Happy Nowruz!

Happy Nowruz!

With the arrival of spring on March 20 another year is approaching, in this case the solar year, which is known by Nouruz, Nowruz, Norouz and etc. (means new day), and celebrated by people from countries whose cultures have been influenced by Persian culture and / or Zoroastrian culture such as Iran, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and etc. Because it is a solar year, the year does not start at 00:00 but each year changes time and this year we hope to start the new year (1399) at seven hours, nineteen minutes and thirty-seven seconds (07:19: 37) in the morning of March 20. Here in Ir...