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What is interesting about Iranian culture?
Iran has a great art heritage visible in architecture, paintings, calligraphy and poetry. This heritage was translated to several languages and influenced many cultures. Contemporary literature was influenced by classical Persian poetry although it reflects the particularities of modern day Iran.
What traditions are in Iran?
Traditional holidays/celebrations
- Nowruz (Iranian New Year) – Starts from 21 March.
- Sizdah be dar (Nature Day)
- Jashn-e-Tirgan (Water Festival)
- Jashn-e-Sadeh (Fire Festival)
- Jashn-e-Mehregan (Autumn Festival)
- Shab-e-Yalda (Winter Feast)
- Charshanbeh Suri.
How do you celebrate Tirgan?
It is celebrated by splashing water, dancing, reciting poetry, and serving traditional foods such as spinach soup and sholezard. The custom of tying rainbow-colored bands on wrists, which are worn for ten days and then thrown into a stream, is also a way to rejoice for children.
Why do Iranians have two birthdays?
But it’s not because your friends still don’t know your birthday after all this time. It’s because Iranians celebrate birthdays and anniversaries on the eve. It’s awesome when you’re a kid and want to be older, but as the years go by, turning a year older one day earlier is not nearly as thrilling.
What is Happy Yalda?
Yalda is celebrated on the Northern Hemisphere’s longest night of the year, that is, on the eve of the Winter Solstice which falls on December 20th or 21st. Known as the longest and darkest night of the year, Yalda is celebrated in the memory of the victory of light over darkness.
What is dating like in Iran?
In Iran, dating is frowned upon by traditional and religious families and forbidden by the state, so finding the person to share one’s life with can be tricky.
What are Iranian superstitions?
Iranians are superstitious about the 13th and final day of Nowruz (the new year). On sizdeh bedar (13 outdoors), parks and green spaces become flooded with picnickers, and unless you wish to tempt fate for an entire year, you’d better spend some time outside that day. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
What is impolite in Iran?
Blowing your nose at the table, slurping, burping and audible munching are bad manners in Iran. Don’t use a toothpick at the table or at least cover up your mouth with the freehand.
How do Iranian celebrate Yalda night?
Every year, Iranian people celebrate Yalda night on the longest night of the year by gathering together for eating, drinking and reading poetry until after midnight.