persian customs
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The 13th of Farvardin: a traditional joke in Iran
On April 1, it is customary in many countries around the world to celebrate “April Fools’ Day” with funny jokes…
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Nowruz: A festival of community and new beginnings
By Mostafa Elyasian This year, people in Iran, Kurdistan, Tajikistan and Afghanistan will celebrate the beginning of spring and the…
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Yalda night, a Persian festival
By Mostafa Elyasi Yalda Night, also known as “Night of the Chelle”, is one of the oldest and most important…