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by persian1

HiMy name is Mohamad. I live in Iran, in a small town located in the west of Iran. As i go to school(university i mean :D ) there in Tehran I should remove and go over there in a few weeks.Since I've never been out of my country, I have no idea how getting a visa for going to Iran could be hard (or maybe easy ;)) but i can share my information about Iranian culture and what you need to know while being in Iran.. actually about what people said here I have to say, I've never heard and never seen that a green head scarf can put you in trouble here and people normally don't judge you based on your clothes and like every where if you want to look quite normal, your appearance needs to look like other people; It's Ramadan, but there isn't any Little in the way of productivity! just some restaurants are closed during the day and people try not to drink and eat outdoors during the day as a way...

Watch Iranian rituals and street theater

by mojtabarahmanian

One of the important aspects of tourism in each country is its cultural features such as local traditions, feasts and rituals. Iran is quite rich in its cultural qualities, customs and religious rituals. Iran, as a Moslem country, has many religious ceremonies and rituals rooted in Islam. While there are many old customs originating in Zoroastrianism, Islamic rituals have enjoyed a lot of popularity both due to the majority of Moslem population and uniqueness of the customs per se. Iranian-Islamic rituals are indeed unique as they have blended both Iranian and Islamic cultures. With Shiite majority, Iranians have developed many rituals related to commemorating Shiite Imams. Imam Hussein is the third Imam (leader of Shiites) who was killed unfairly and brutally by some Arab tyrants of the time. Even after 14t centuries, the innocence and brevity of Imam Hussein and his fellowmen dominates...

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Persepolis

by Stroller

Persepolis is a must-see in Iran. was the ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire during the Achaemenid dynasty (ca. 550-330 BCE). Persepolis is situated 70 km northeast of the modern city of Shiraz in the Fars Province of modern Iran. In contemporary Persian, the site is known as Takht-e Jamshid (Throne of Jamshid) and Parseh. The earliest remains of Persepolis date from around 515 BCE. To the ancient Persians, the city was known as Pārsa, which means "The City of Persians". UNESCO declared the citadel of Persepolis a World Heritage Site in 1979.

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Imam Mosque, Isfahan

by Stroller

The Imam Mosque stands in south side of Naghsh-i Jahan Square.Built during the Safavids period, it is an excellent example of Islamic architecture of Iran, and regarded as the masterpiece of Persian Architecture. The Shah Mosque of Esfahan is one of the everlasting masterpieces of architecture in Iran and all over the world. It is registered along with the Naghsh-i Jahan Square as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its construction began in 1611, and its splendor is mainly due to the beauty of its seven-color mosaic tiles and calligraphic inscriptions.The mosque is depicted on the reverse of the Iranian 20,000 rials banknote.

Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque

by Stroller

The glorious Sheikh Lotf Allah Mosque is one of the architectural masterpieces of Safavid Iranian architecture.The mosque was built in 1615 by the orders of Shah Abbas I of the Safavid dynasty. The architect finished construction of the mosque in 1618. The mosque was used as a prayer hall as well as a lecture hall. Oviously in 1618 there were no microphones, to fix this problem the architects created the dome in such a manner that if a needle drops you can hear it loud and clear.

Day 7 Ali Sadr or Alisadr Caves

by suvanki

Before my trip, my work mate, who's parents are Iranian, told me that her mother had said that I HAD to visit these caves as they were very special. So I was pleased to see that this was on my itinerary.The caves are considered to be one of Iran's main tourist attractions. It is located between the cities of Tehran, Qom and Hamadan, so is in reach for many Iranians to visit on Fridays and public holidays.They are hidden under the Subashi Mountains of Kaboudar-Ahang in the village of Ali Sadr. The cave was originally discovered during the reign of Darius I (521-485 BC) . There is an ancient inscription at the tunnels entrance which confirms this.For some reason, the caves existence wasn't known of again , until, the early 1960's when, a shepherd discovered the cavern, whilst searching for a lost sheep, and followed the entrance tunnel. (other versions are that he was looking for water -...

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Day 7 Takht-e - Suleyman to Bijar and Gharve

by suvanki

Our journey to Bijar took us past an old caravanserai. These places of rest were introduced by Shah Abbas the Great in the 17th Century. His idea was that there would be such places throughout Iran for merchants and traders etc to be sure of a place to sleep and eat for themselves and their animals. They were also places where trading and business discussions could take place. Goods such as carpets, silks and cotton were common products.The caravanserai were built 33km apart, which was equivalent to 1 days walk. (In mountainous areas, the distance was 25km).They were also used by the faithful, making the Haj to and then from Mecca.We were now in Kurdistan province, another one of Iran's 30 provinces.On the road, I noticed a few lorries carrying cement. Majid explained that the town of Bijar is important for cement production. This is used in buildings and roadworks. The Kordistan Cement...

Kordistan Cement factory
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Day 6 - Ispanjan village

by suvanki

I think I'd misinterpretted my LP, when it read that here, 2 mosques share 3 minarets. I thought that this meant that they were joined. As far as I could see as we drove by, one mosque had 2 minarets, and the one further along the street had 1. However, it could be that there was another mosque hidden from street view, sharing a minaret or two!We stopped so that I could take some pics of the mosques. It appeared to be quite a sleepy village, with men huddled in small groups chatting in the shade, while women in distinctive flower printed chadors walked with their children, along the roadside.We returned through Ispanjan after our visit to Kandovan, where we passed a huge trailer transporting a caterpillar treaded vehicle, that dwarfed us, and held up the flow of traffic for a while. (pic 5)

Mosque with 2 minarets Ispanjan
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Damâvand volcano

by Kuznetsov_Sergey

Mount Damâvand is a dormant volcano and the highest peak in Iran. It is located in the middle Elborz Range about 70 kilometres northeast of Tehran. It is the highest point (5610 m) in the Middle East and the highest volcano in Asia. It has a special place in Persian mythology and folklore in Zoroastrian texts and in Persian poet Ferdowsi masterpiece Shahnameh. Damavand is like the Mount Olympus of Persian mythology.It was so unexpectedly when I saw it out of an airplane window! It was so beautiful that everyone was staring at this extraordinary sight.

Dam��vand volcano
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Qeshm and Abu Musa Islands

by Kuznetsov_Sergey

Our flight went on over Qeshm and Abu Musa islands in the Persian (Arabian) gulf. Qeshm is an island situated in the Strait of Hormuz off the south coast of Iran and east of the Persian Gulf and about 180 kilometers from the UAE. The island is 135 km long.Abu Musa is a 12 sq.km island in the eastern Persian Gulf, part of a six-island archipelago near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The island is administered by Iran, but is also claimed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).Saddam Hussein attempted to justify the Iraq-Iran war by claiming that one of the objectives was to "liberate" Abu Musa.

Qeshm Island
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