While the exact origins of this custom are unclear, it dates back to ancient Persia, where people believed that certain natural elements – such as plants, fruits, and spices – carried ...

Now in its 22nd year, the parade honors the rich culture of the Persian people, independent of politics or religion.

Conservationists at Persepolis, Iran’s most iconic ancient site, are waging a battle against an unlikely enemy. They are fighting lichens, organisms that grow on surfaces like stone and can ...

Iran’s Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance hailed that people of Pakistan do not recognize Persian as a second language, ...