Persepolis, an ancient city located in the Fars Province of Iran, stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites ...

A Tale of Two Cities In the grand historical narrative of the Islamic world, two cities have stood out as dominant forces: ...

Nowruz, Persian New Year, is marked on March 20, 2025, at 5:01 a.m. The day implies the beginning of Persian new year and has been observed for over 3,000 years. "Nowruz" signifies "new day" in ...

As winter fades in the Northern Hemisphere and the days grow longer, millions of people prepare to welcome Nowruz, the Persian New Year, which marks the arrival of spring and symbolises fresh ...

Advertisement Article continues below this ad Known as “Chaharshanbe Souri” in Farsi, the festival comes in the hours just before the Wednesday before Nowruz, which is the Persian New Year.

(AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean) Palestinians take part in Friday prayers in the ruins of a Mosque that was partially destroyed by Israeli bombardment, in Nuseirat, Gaza Strip, Friday, March 14, 2025, during ...

Elnaz Rekabi gained global attention in October 2022 when she took part in championships in South Korea without wearing the ...

is now little more than a mass of crumbling ruins. Originally constructed to house the Roman Emperor Valerian after his capture by Shapur I, the structure played a crucial role in the Sassanid ...

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Though Los Angeles is more known for its Persian restaurants, these days, New York can hold its own. With a flock of new restaurant openings, New York Persians are taking their hometown cuisine to ...