In the 1990s when the Turkish government fought a pitiless war against the PKK, banned Kurdish language, criminalized ...

Use saffron, dried limes, rosewater, walnuts, and plenty of fresh herbs for a Persian menu that's bursting with bright flavor.

From syrup-soaked kataifi sundaes to savory stuffed pumpkins, these flaky, crispy, golden recipes prove phyllo dough can do ...

In March, ahead of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, the Kurdish dissident groups had planned to “meet and discuss" Kurdish rights and destiny, but plans fell through. Even now, he said, coordination ...

This worry about strife in Iran is common among other members of communities living in Mumbai that share Persian heritage, including Iranian Shia Muslims ...

The assumption that bombing Iran's strategic infrastructure would immediately trigger a popular revolt shows a fundamental misunderstanding of how people behave under siege.

The theocratic government is repurposing folklore and patriotic anthems as it seeks to channel national outrage into ...

Hijri New Year: What to know about the Islamic New Year and how Muslims observe it The exact date can vary depending on when regional Islamic authorities see the crescent.

Islamic New Year: How do Muslims observe it and will Iran war impact celebrations? Muslims will soon welcome a new lunar year in what's known as the Hijri calendar ...

While the passage of the Islamic New Year is generally more solemn and introspective than festive, Muslims may observe the holiday differently, according to their school of thought.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in an interview released on yesterday that Israel, which last month fought a 12-day ...