Persische Kultur & Feiertage

Statue of Iranian poet Shahriar in Tehran at night

Persian Poetry Day 2026: Why Iran Honors Shahriar

Persian Poetry and Literature Day falls on September 18 in 2026. Learn why Iran honors Shahriar and how his Persian and Azerbaijani poetry shaped his legacy.

Persian Poetry Day 2026: Why Iran Honors Shahriar

Persian Poetry and Literature Day falls on September 18 in 2026. Learn why Iran honors Shahriar and how his Persian and Azerbaijani poetry shaped his legacy.

A green quince fruit growing among leaves on a quince tree

What Is Khoresh-e Beh? Persian Quince Stew for ...

Discover khoresh-e beh, the Persian quince stew that balances fragrant fruit with savory, sweet, and sour flavors—plus variations, cooking tips, and serving ideas.

What Is Khoresh-e Beh? Persian Quince Stew for ...

Discover khoresh-e beh, the Persian quince stew that balances fragrant fruit with savory, sweet, and sour flavors—plus variations, cooking tips, and serving ideas.

Tomb of Cyrus the Great at Pasargadae in Fars Province, Iran, beneath the night sky

Cyrus the Great Day 2026: Date, Meaning, and Hi...

Cyrus the Great Day falls on October 29, 2026 (7 Aban 1405). Learn what the unofficial observance commemorates, why Pasargadae matters, and how to separate history from modern claims.

Cyrus the Great Day 2026: Date, Meaning, and Hi...

Cyrus the Great Day falls on October 29, 2026 (7 Aban 1405). Learn what the unofficial observance commemorates, why Pasargadae matters, and how to separate history from modern claims.

Early-sixteenth-century Persian miniature of Bahram Gur inside the Blue Pavilion, shown with stacked architectural planes and multiple viewpoints

Why Do Persian Miniatures Show Multiple Viewpoi...

Persian miniature paintings combine high viewpoints, tilted floors, open architecture, and stacked planes so viewers can read story and space together.

Why Do Persian Miniatures Show Multiple Viewpoi...

Persian miniature paintings combine high viewpoints, tilted floors, open architecture, and stacked planes so viewers can read story and space together.

Ferdowsi's white marble mausoleum in Tus, Iran, with its stepped base and Achaemenid-inspired details

Why Does Ferdowsi’s Tomb Resemble Cyrus’s Tomb?

Ferdowsi’s mausoleum in Tus looks ancient, but its references to Cyrus’s tomb and Persepolis belong to a carefully designed twentieth-century memorial.

Why Does Ferdowsi’s Tomb Resemble Cyrus’s Tomb?

Ferdowsi’s mausoleum in Tus looks ancient, but its references to Cyrus’s tomb and Persepolis belong to a carefully designed twentieth-century memorial.

The Tomb of Hafez pavilion in Shiraz, Iran, with its eight-columned copper dome

Hafez Day 2026: Inside the Poet’s Tomb in Shiraz

Hafez Day falls on October 12 in 2026. Explore the history, architecture, garden, inscriptions, and living traditions of the poet’s tomb in Shiraz.

Hafez Day 2026: Inside the Poet’s Tomb in Shiraz

Hafez Day falls on October 12 in 2026. Explore the history, architecture, garden, inscriptions, and living traditions of the poet’s tomb in Shiraz.