Introduction The oldest of Iranian traditions, Nowruz (also referred to as eyd-i sar-i sal and eyd-i sal-i now) recalls the cosmological and mythological times of Iran. Its founder is a deputy of Ahura Mazda on earth, a position that imparts to him and the celebration a spiritual dimension and a particular sense of secular authority. […]
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Haji Firouz heralds Iranian New Year
Haji Firouz is the most famous traditional folk entertainer who appears in the streets in the days preceding Norouz (Iranian New Year starting on March 21, 2013) . Entertaining passersby by singing traditional songs, dancing and playing his tambourine for a few coins, Haji Firouz rarely knocks on a door, but begins his performance […]
A Prayer for the New Year
A Prayer for the New Year The new year, like a new born child, is placed in our hands as the old year passes away. The days and weeks to come are God’s gift; they carry God’s blessing. As a blessing we welcome them. Our hope for the year ending is that all […]
Canada announces new sanctions against Iran
Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird announced more sanctions against Iran Tuesday, ramping up pressure on Tehran to scrap its nuclear program.
Fatemeh Karroubi: “They Lie! My Sons Have Not Seen Their Father Since Persian New Year!”
In response to the recent lies published by media outlets associated with the ruling government claiming that opposition leader Mehdi Karroubi was seen vacationing with his son in the city of Kashan, Fatemeh Karroubi stated: ” My sons have not seen their father since Persian New Year.
NORUZ (NEW DAY); THE NEW YEAR OF THE IRANIAN PEOPLES
Nowruz, “New Day”, is the holiest and most joyful festival of the Zoroastrian year.
How Iranians get ready for new year : Nowrooz
Khaneh Tekani – Spring Cleaning Noruz (new year, or more literally “new day”) is the most important celebration for Iranians. Perhaps the first step in preparing for Noruz or Now-Ruz, the Persian New Year, is Khaneh Tekani,
Iran: New report finds surge in repression of dissent
Amnesty International – Iran’s crackdown on freedom of expression has dramatically escalated in the run up to this week’s parliamentary elections, Amnesty International said today.
New paradigm for a future Iran needed
Mehriran.de – This is a lecture held by Dr. Azmayesh at the conference “Iran – country of diversities. Consequences of the Arab spring for Iran.” from 18th February 2012 in Vienna, Austria
Iran: New Arrests of Labor Activists
Iranian authorities should immediately release dozens of labor and independent trade union activists imprisoned for speaking out peacefully in defense of workers, Human Rights Watch said today. Convictions solely for the peaceful exercise of freedom of association and assembly should be quashed, and charges should be dropped against others facing prosecution for these reasons, […]