Ferdowsi (935-1020) is buried in Toes, in Khorasan province. He penned all the ancient stories about Persia and the creation ...

Muslims in Iran eat a pre-dawn meal, called "Sahari" to hydrate and nurture their bodies ahead of the daily fast. The daily fast in Ramadan includes abstaining from all food and drink; not even a sip ...

Nowruz is celebrated at the exact moment of the spring equinox when the sun crosses the celestial equator. In 2025, this ...

This year, Ramadan will likely start in Iran on Sunday, March 2. The book "Ramadan in Iranian Folklore" covers topics such as pre-Ramadan preparations, fasting practices, prayers, Laylat al-Qadr ...

Officials prepare a telescope to scan the horizon for a crescent moon that will determine the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan in Jakarta, Indonesia, Friday, Feb 28, 2025. (AP ...

Intisar Nafe’, an activist displaced from the Tulkarem camp, said she had taken pride in cooking for her community. Her small ...

Ramadan in Iran’s religious and historical cities is marked by unique traditions and customs that create a distinct appeal for tourists. For instance, Isfahan, with its remarkable landmarks such as ...