Haji Firuz is one of the oldest and most well-known symbols of Nowruz in Iranian culture. With his blackened face, red outfit, tambourine in hand, and cheerful songs, he appears in the streets every year near Nowruz, spreading joy and announcing the arrival of spring and the renewal of nature. Historical Roots The origins of […]
Amu Nowruz (Uncle Nowruz) is a legendary figure in Iranian folklore, deeply associated with Nowruz celebrations. He is often mentioned alongside Nane Sarma, symbolizing the change of seasons and the arrival of spring. In Persian oral literature, He is depicted as a kind old man who comes every year with the new year, bringing renewal […]
Nane Sarma or “Grandma Cold” is a mythical and folkloric figure in Iranian culture, symbolizing winter and cold. She is often portrayed as the counterpart to Amu Nowruz, the symbol of spring and renewal. Her story has deep roots in ancient Persian mythology and oral traditions. The Tale of Nane Sarma and Amu Nowruz The […]
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a time of deep spiritual reflection, fasting, and community bonding for Muslims around the world. In Iran, a country with a rich cultural and religious heritage, Ramadan is celebrated with unique traditions and customs that reflect the nation’s devotion and hospitality. The Spiritual Essence of […]
Arbor Day was first established by Julius Sterling Morton of Nebraska on April 10, 1872, and has since been celebrated in various lands. In Iran, as it comes the time of spring and Nowruz, the 15th to the 22nd of Esfand month has been named as the week of natural resources. Calling 15 of Esfand […]
Ali Akbar Dehkhoda is a familiar face to the people of Persian poetry and literature. He was a writer and lexicographer, politician, and member of the National Consultative Assembly for two years, who played an important role in the formation of public opinion of his time and was involved in the publication of the progressive […]
Chamrosh is a mysterious and mythical bird of Iran land which believes to be living in the “Alborz Mountain” and has been mentioned a lot in the Avesta Holy Book. This bird is the guarding bird of Iran and it is said that it will destroy enemies of Persia in time of their attach or […]
Simorgh (Sirang) is a mythical-legendary bird in Iranian literature and culture that plays an important role in the stories of Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh. “Konam” is the name of his nest where is located in the mythical mountain of Qaf, he is wise and knows the hidden secrets. Simorgh takes Zal under his wings and helps Rustam […]
Homa, Huma, or Homay-e Sa’adat (Homa of happiness) has a special place in the literature and culture of Iran; it is known that if his shadow falls on someone, the person achieves happiness, prosperity, and success. For this reason, statues of Homa have been placed on many columns of Persepolis, and in Persian literature, there […]
The Persian Empire was composing love tales about Korean princesses more than a thousand years before the first European adventurer reached Korea’s shores. The Kushnameh is a little-known narrative that has the potential to revolutionize how we see history. This is the tale about a Persian Prince and a Korean Princess. Historians have reexamined an […]
