Members of the Academy of Persian Language & Literature have lashed out against recent statements from the Rohani administration that encourage the teaching of local languages in public elementary schools around the country. The Mehr News Agency reports that Gholamali Haddad Adel, the head of the academy, said: “The Persian Language is the standard. […]
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Chaharshanbeh Soori: Persian Festival of Fire
Iranians outside and inside Iran are celebrating their national fest of Chahr-Shanbeh Suri Last Wednesday of the Iranian year know as Chahar Shanbeh Soori (Čahār Šanbé Sūrī – usually pronounced Čāršambé-sūrī), the eve of which is marked by special customs and rituals, most notably jumping over fire. On the eve of last Wednesday of […]
Jashn e Sadeh, Persian Festival
Sadeh meaning hundred, is a mid winter feast celebrated with grandeur and magnificence in ancient Iran. It was a festivity to honor fire and to defeat the forces of darkness, frost and cold. Two different days were observed for its veneration.
Celebrating Yalda Night
Iranians around the world celebrate Yalda, which is one of the most ancient Persian festivals. The festival dates back to the time when a majority of Persians were followers of Zoroastrianism prior to the advent of Islam.
Persian translator of German literature Jahed Jahanshahi dies at 66
The Iranian translator of German literature Jahed Jahanshahi has died of a cardiac failure at the age of 66.
Warships gather in Persian Gulf for maneuvers
The U.S. and its allies have gathered warships in the Persian Gulf for what Washington describes as maneuvers to improve mine detection and clearance.
Discovery of the Second Persian Geometrical Inscription
The second Persian geometrical inscription which was carved in Kaftarli (Kaftarlou) hill have been discovered in Akhtarabad region in Shahryar. Due to the similarity of this geometrical writing with those previously found in Susa clay stamps and Jiroft’s inscription, experts estimate that this newly discovered geometrical inscription must have dated back to at […]
A Brief History of Persian Literature
The Persian Language The Old Persian of the Achaemenian Empire, preserved in a number of cuneiform inscriptions, was an Indo-European tongue with close affinities with Sanskrit and Avestan (the language of the Zoroastrian sacred texts).
For Iran, the Olympic Games involves Persian pride (and politics)
Despite absurd complications, Iranian athletes stand some good chances of medals in wrestling, weightlifting, and taekwondo.
The Netherlands: 125 Persian Students Visa Applications on Hold
In late May of this year, the Dutch Ministry of Immigration (IND) froze approximately 125 visa applications for Iranian students.