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Tahdig: Iran’s Crispy Crown Jewel

Tahdig: Iran’s Crispy Crown Jewel

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to sit at an Iranian dinner table, you’ve probably heard the quiet excitement just before the rice is served:“Did the tahdig turn out right?”And...

Tahdig: Iran’s Crispy Crown Jewel

If you’ve ever been lucky enough to sit at an Iranian dinner table, you’ve probably heard the quiet excitement just before the rice is served:“Did the tahdig turn out right?”And...

ای Ey

ای Ey

Ever wondered what the Persian ای (ey) actually means? Depending on how you use it, it can mean "Hey," "O," or "Oh," and sometimes, well… something in between. Let’s break...

ای Ey

Ever wondered what the Persian ای (ey) actually means? Depending on how you use it, it can mean "Hey," "O," or "Oh," and sometimes, well… something in between. Let’s break...

A National Win

A National Win

A Couple Representing Iranian Women and Men Today, I was super energized—happy and courageous. The great news of In the Shadow of the Cypress winning an award, thanks to the...

A National Win

A Couple Representing Iranian Women and Men Today, I was super energized—happy and courageous. The great news of In the Shadow of the Cypress winning an award, thanks to the...

Wait… Mehregan is the Persian Valentine’s Day?!

Wait… Mehregan is the Persian Valentine’s Day?!

I was scrolling the other day when I stumbled upon a reel claiming that Mehregan is the Persian Valentine’s Day—and I thought, No way! Mehregan is a beautiful festival, but it...

Wait… Mehregan is the Persian Valentine’s Day?!

I was scrolling the other day when I stumbled upon a reel claiming that Mehregan is the Persian Valentine’s Day—and I thought, No way! Mehregan is a beautiful festival, but it...

Rabe’eh Balkhi (رابعه بلخی):The first known female poet in Persian literature

Rabe’eh Balkhi (رابعه بلخی):The first known fem...

Rabe’eh Balkhi (رابعه بلخی) is often regarded as the first known female poet in Persian literature. Most of her life is considered to be obscure.[1] Living in the 10th century, she...

Rabe’eh Balkhi (رابعه بلخی):The first known fem...

Rabe’eh Balkhi (رابعه بلخی) is often regarded as the first known female poet in Persian literature. Most of her life is considered to be obscure.[1] Living in the 10th century, she...

Sepandarmazgan vs Valentines title graphic featuring ancient Persian stone relief under a dark red overlay

Valentine Vs. Sepandarmazgan

Do they even fall into the same category? A straightforward answer would be No. Why? Sepandarmazgan (سپندارمذگان / sepandārmazgān) A Persian day honoring women and the feminine principle — especially...

Valentine Vs. Sepandarmazgan

Do they even fall into the same category? A straightforward answer would be No. Why? Sepandarmazgan (سپندارمذگان / sepandārmazgān) A Persian day honoring women and the feminine principle — especially...