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TRANSCRIPT
IRAN
Know Your Community ndash Know Your World
Introduction
Maysam Sodagari
2
bull 28 years old
bull I am from Iran
bull In USA since Jan 2008
bull PhD student at The University of Akron
bull Chemical Engineering
3
bull Where is Persia
4
Persian Empire
bull Iran with its inception in 3200 BC is the oldest country in the world
bull Known as Persia until 1935
5
6
Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979
bull Area of Iran = 16 of USA 15 times of Ohio
bull Caspian Sea The worldrsquos largest lake
bull The Persian Gulf Worlds largest single source of crude oil
bull Dasht-e Lut the worlds hottest place with a temperature of 159 degF by NASA
Quick Facts
9
bull Full name
Islamic Republic of Iran
bull Population 748 million
bull Capital Tehran
8 million (Metro 14 million)
bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million
bull Major language Persian
bull Major religion Islam
bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)
bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial
bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products
10
My Hometown Tonekabon
11
My HometownPopulation 45000
12
My HometownAlborze Mountains
13
My HometownAlborze Mountains
Caspian Sea
14
15
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Introduction
Maysam Sodagari
2
bull 28 years old
bull I am from Iran
bull In USA since Jan 2008
bull PhD student at The University of Akron
bull Chemical Engineering
3
bull Where is Persia
4
Persian Empire
bull Iran with its inception in 3200 BC is the oldest country in the world
bull Known as Persia until 1935
5
6
Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979
bull Area of Iran = 16 of USA 15 times of Ohio
bull Caspian Sea The worldrsquos largest lake
bull The Persian Gulf Worlds largest single source of crude oil
bull Dasht-e Lut the worlds hottest place with a temperature of 159 degF by NASA
Quick Facts
9
bull Full name
Islamic Republic of Iran
bull Population 748 million
bull Capital Tehran
8 million (Metro 14 million)
bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million
bull Major language Persian
bull Major religion Islam
bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)
bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial
bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products
10
My Hometown Tonekabon
11
My HometownPopulation 45000
12
My HometownAlborze Mountains
13
My HometownAlborze Mountains
Caspian Sea
14
15
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
bull 28 years old
bull I am from Iran
bull In USA since Jan 2008
bull PhD student at The University of Akron
bull Chemical Engineering
3
bull Where is Persia
4
Persian Empire
bull Iran with its inception in 3200 BC is the oldest country in the world
bull Known as Persia until 1935
5
6
Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979
bull Area of Iran = 16 of USA 15 times of Ohio
bull Caspian Sea The worldrsquos largest lake
bull The Persian Gulf Worlds largest single source of crude oil
bull Dasht-e Lut the worlds hottest place with a temperature of 159 degF by NASA
Quick Facts
9
bull Full name
Islamic Republic of Iran
bull Population 748 million
bull Capital Tehran
8 million (Metro 14 million)
bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million
bull Major language Persian
bull Major religion Islam
bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)
bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial
bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products
10
My Hometown Tonekabon
11
My HometownPopulation 45000
12
My HometownAlborze Mountains
13
My HometownAlborze Mountains
Caspian Sea
14
15
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
bull Where is Persia
4
Persian Empire
bull Iran with its inception in 3200 BC is the oldest country in the world
bull Known as Persia until 1935
5
6
Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979
bull Area of Iran = 16 of USA 15 times of Ohio
bull Caspian Sea The worldrsquos largest lake
bull The Persian Gulf Worlds largest single source of crude oil
bull Dasht-e Lut the worlds hottest place with a temperature of 159 degF by NASA
Quick Facts
9
bull Full name
Islamic Republic of Iran
bull Population 748 million
bull Capital Tehran
8 million (Metro 14 million)
bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million
bull Major language Persian
bull Major religion Islam
bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)
bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial
bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products
10
My Hometown Tonekabon
11
My HometownPopulation 45000
12
My HometownAlborze Mountains
13
My HometownAlborze Mountains
Caspian Sea
14
15
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
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Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Persian Empire
bull Iran with its inception in 3200 BC is the oldest country in the world
bull Known as Persia until 1935
5
6
Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979
bull Area of Iran = 16 of USA 15 times of Ohio
bull Caspian Sea The worldrsquos largest lake
bull The Persian Gulf Worlds largest single source of crude oil
bull Dasht-e Lut the worlds hottest place with a temperature of 159 degF by NASA
Quick Facts
9
bull Full name
Islamic Republic of Iran
bull Population 748 million
bull Capital Tehran
8 million (Metro 14 million)
bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million
bull Major language Persian
bull Major religion Islam
bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)
bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial
bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products
10
My Hometown Tonekabon
11
My HometownPopulation 45000
12
My HometownAlborze Mountains
13
My HometownAlborze Mountains
Caspian Sea
14
15
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
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84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
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Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
6
Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979
bull Area of Iran = 16 of USA 15 times of Ohio
bull Caspian Sea The worldrsquos largest lake
bull The Persian Gulf Worlds largest single source of crude oil
bull Dasht-e Lut the worlds hottest place with a temperature of 159 degF by NASA
Quick Facts
9
bull Full name
Islamic Republic of Iran
bull Population 748 million
bull Capital Tehran
8 million (Metro 14 million)
bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million
bull Major language Persian
bull Major religion Islam
bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)
bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial
bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products
10
My Hometown Tonekabon
11
My HometownPopulation 45000
12
My HometownAlborze Mountains
13
My HometownAlborze Mountains
Caspian Sea
14
15
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
bull Area of Iran = 16 of USA 15 times of Ohio
bull Caspian Sea The worldrsquos largest lake
bull The Persian Gulf Worlds largest single source of crude oil
bull Dasht-e Lut the worlds hottest place with a temperature of 159 degF by NASA
Quick Facts
9
bull Full name
Islamic Republic of Iran
bull Population 748 million
bull Capital Tehran
8 million (Metro 14 million)
bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million
bull Major language Persian
bull Major religion Islam
bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)
bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial
bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products
10
My Hometown Tonekabon
11
My HometownPopulation 45000
12
My HometownAlborze Mountains
13
My HometownAlborze Mountains
Caspian Sea
14
15
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
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I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
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Quick Facts
9
bull Full name
Islamic Republic of Iran
bull Population 748 million
bull Capital Tehran
8 million (Metro 14 million)
bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million
bull Major language Persian
bull Major religion Islam
bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)
bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial
bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products
10
My Hometown Tonekabon
11
My HometownPopulation 45000
12
My HometownAlborze Mountains
13
My HometownAlborze Mountains
Caspian Sea
14
15
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
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Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
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My Hometown Tonekabon
11
My HometownPopulation 45000
12
My HometownAlborze Mountains
13
My HometownAlborze Mountains
Caspian Sea
14
15
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
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84
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85
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86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
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Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
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My HometownPopulation 45000
12
My HometownAlborze Mountains
13
My HometownAlborze Mountains
Caspian Sea
14
15
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
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Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
12
My HometownAlborze Mountains
13
My HometownAlborze Mountains
Caspian Sea
14
15
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
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84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
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Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
13
My HometownAlborze Mountains
Caspian Sea
14
15
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
14
15
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
15
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
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I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
bull Rice Kiwi Orange
16
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
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Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
17
Tourists destination
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
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87
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Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Mount Damavand
18
Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia
Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
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Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
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Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Mount Damavand and Tehran
19
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Tehran
20
8 millions (14 millions Metro)
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world
bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran
21
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Tehran
Azadi Square
Freedom Square
22
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007
23
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Tehran
24
Milad Tower
The worlds fifth tallest tower
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
25
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Tehran
Winter
Snow
26
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
TehranSki resorts
27
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
28
Air Pollution
Smoke Days
bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq
bull Cars and Factories
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
29
Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge
Isfahan
In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Isfahan
30
Persian Palace
Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old
Mosque
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Isfahan
31
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Persepolis
Perse Polis= Persian City
About 550 BC2560 years ago
32
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Persepolis
33
Persepolis
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
34
The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high
Farvahar
Persian Soldiers
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th
Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves
55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)
Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports
Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
36
Rice
Kiwi
Dates 2nd
Oranges 7th
Pomegranates 1st
Pistachios 1st
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Economy
Gas 40 centsGallon
Everything is two times more expensive
Medicines for patients Cancer MS37
1 USD= 32000 IRR
=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Persian Carpets
38
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
39
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Typical Day
School 6 days per week
From 730 AM to 1230 PM
Have lunch at home
Do homework
Playing videogames
Playing soccer
Watching TV
40
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Educations
41
Public universities
bull No tuition (Free)
bull Lunch for 10 Cents
bull Free Transportation
Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)
Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students
It is also the worlds largest private university
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Women in Iran
bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students
bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world
42
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Women in Iran
43
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
44
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
45
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
46
Sports
Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
47
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Religions
bull Muslim 99
bull Christians Jews and others 1
bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)
bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)
48
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim
country
bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East
49
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
50
Church in Tehran
Church in Tehran
Church in Isfahan
Church in Isfahan
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Language
Farsi or Persian
Official language of three countries
Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan
110 million people
32 Alphabets
We write from right to left
51
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Farsi
bull Hello Salaam
bull Good bye Khoda Hafez
bull Yes Baleh
bull No Nah
bull Thank you Mamnoon
bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam
bull Please Lotfan
52
bull سالم
bull خداحافظ
bull بله
bull نه
bull ممنون
bull خواهش می کنم
bull لطفا
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Farsi
bull I love you Dooset daram
bull How are you Chetori
bull Excuse me Bebakhshid
bull I am sorry Sharmandam
bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi
bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam
53
bull دوست دارم
bull چطوری
bull ببخشید
bull شرمندم
bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی
bull من ایرانی هستم
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Iranian calendar
Order DaysIranian Persian
Iranian-months Gregorian months
1 31 Farvardin March-April
2 31 Ordibehesht April-May
3 31 Khordad May-June
4 31 Tir June-July
5 31 Mordad July-Aug
6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept
7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct
8 30 Aban Oct-Nov
9 30 Azar Nov-Dec
10 30 Dei Dec-Jan
11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb
12 2930 Esfand Feb-March
The most accurate solar calendar
It is based on the four seasons
1 Spring
2 Summer
3 Fall
4 Winter
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Week
55
Country Week Days Weekend
Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Food
bull Breakfast 6-9 AM
bull Lunch 12-2 PM
bull Dinner 8-9 PM
Rice with Saffron
Kebab (Beef or chicken)
Grilled tomato
Vegetables
56
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Food bull Salad
Tomatos
Onions
Cucumbers
Lemon Juice
Salt and pepper
Dessert
Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame
Rice+ Saffron
Sugar+ Rose water
Pistachio 57
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Wedding
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
59
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
60
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
61
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
62
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
63
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
64
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Holidays
1 Cultural and Traditional
2 Religious
3 National
65
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Iranian New Year
bull Norooz
No= New
Rooz= Day
The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring
13 days long holiday
66
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Iranian New Year
bull Santa
bull Haji Firooz
67
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Haft Seen
Christmas Tree
Haft Seen
Haft= Seven
Seen= S
Seven S
68
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
1st S
Seeb = Apple
69
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
2nd S
Sir= Garlic
70
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
3rd S
Sekkeh= Coin
71
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
4th S
Sonbol= Flower
72
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
5th S
Saarsquot= Clock
73
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
6th S
Serkkeh= Vinegar
74
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
7th S
Sabzeh= Green
75
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Golden Fish Eggs Mirror
76
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Haft Seen
77
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Haft Seen at the University of Akron
78
Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
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Food
79
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Yalda NightLongest night of the year
Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)
Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)
It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night
80
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
81
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
82
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
83
Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
84
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
85
Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
86
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
87
Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Comment of an American
I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography
88
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)
پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى
گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه
روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو
قرارنماندراعضوهادگر
غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو
آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید
89
Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul
If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain
If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom
90
Questions
msodagarigmailcom