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• Alam in Ashura
  on Mar 30, 2013 in Tehran Islam Ashura
  An "alam" is a heavy ritual cross which is carried during the Ashura festival. The word "alam" means "flag" or "sign" in Arabic.Ashura is a Muslim festival and commemorates the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad, killed at the Batt...
• Persimmons in Iran
  on Jun 30, 2012 in persimmon
  Persimmons (khormaloo) are a popular autumn fruit in Iran.
• Kormeh Sabzi & Aash Reshteh Recipes
  on May 20, 2012 in Food persian recipes Persian Food
  Kormeh SabziIf you love your greens and meat together then this simple Persian preparation is just the thing you need. Gently spiced and flavorful it goes well with rice or bread.IngredientsGreens1 cup chopped parsley1 cup fenugreek leaves (chopped)...
• Shopping in Tehran
  on Apr 29, 2012
  Tehran, Iran's capital and biggest city is choc a bloc with the colors and flavors of Persia. Tehran's fashion conscious people, blend of the modern and traditional make it a great place to shop, eat and mingle with people. Here is a look at some s...
• Persian Berry Rice
  on Mar 29, 2012 in Persian Food
  Zereshk Pulo Murgh or Persian Berry Rice is a main course item that one can rustle up with ease while adding that traditional Persian touch to a meal. Here is how simple this dish really is.Ingredients (To Serve 4-5)3 cups rice - washed and soaked i...
• A Separation Movie Review
  on Feb 29, 2012 in Movie
  Iranian films and film makers have always succeeded in making films that vividly depict the complexity of human life and relationships. A Separation, was Iran's entry and winner of the Best Foreign Language Film award at the 2012 Oscars. The film is...
• Useful Sites on Iran & Iranian Culture
  on Jan 30, 2012 in iran food society culture
  Here is a listing of websites in English we recommend on Iran and Iranian culture. If you think we have missed something please let us know.Iranian Art & Exhibitionstavoosonline.comIranian Cultureiranchamber.comFoodpersianrecipes.netIran Newsfarh...
• Iranian Embassy In London Closed
  on Dec 4, 2011 in Embassy
  Iranian Embassy in London ClosedFollowing the latest diplomatic spat between the UK and Iran, the Iranian embassy in London and the British embassy in Tehran have both been closed.Iranian Embassy in the United Kingdom16 Prince's GateLondon SW7 1PTNea...
• Iran Visitor on Twitter
  on Dec 3, 2011 in Twitter
  Follow IranVisitor on Twitter. If you have an Iran-related Twitter account please follow IranVisitor on Twitter and we'll follow right back. We look forward to reading your tweets on Iran.
• Calling Iran from abroad
  on Nov 7, 2011 in Tehran
  You can easily call Iran from the United States from your mobile phone or by using international phone cards. Here are the codes you need to use:- 011 – use this code first for all international calls from the US- 98 – dial the country code for I...

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