Persische Kultur & Feiertage

Table setting for Mehregan, the Iranian festival of autumn

Mehregan 2026 in Irvine: Dates, Meaning, and Ho...

A current guide to the October 3–4, 2026 Mehregan festival at Great Park in Irvine, with verified event details, cultural meaning, traditions, and planning advice.

Mehregan 2026 in Irvine: Dates, Meaning, and Ho...

A current guide to the October 3–4, 2026 Mehregan festival at Great Park in Irvine, with verified event details, cultural meaning, traditions, and planning advice.

British Indian Army riflemen entering the main gates of Abadan oil refinery in Iran in September 1941

Why Did Britain and the Soviet Union Invade Ira...

On August 25, 1941, Britain and the Soviet Union invaded neutral Iran. Learn why oil, German technicians, and the Persian Corridor led to occupation and Reza Shah’s abdication.

Why Did Britain and the Soviet Union Invade Ira...

On August 25, 1941, Britain and the Soviet Union invaded neutral Iran. Learn why oil, German technicians, and the Persian Corridor led to occupation and Reza Shah’s abdication.

Seventeenth-century Iranian floral arabesque carpet with blue scrolling bands, rosettes, leaves, and palmettes

Khata’i vs. Eslimi: How to Read Persian Floral ...

Learn the difference between khata’i flowers and eslimi arabesques—and how the two systems shape Persian carpets, manuscripts, tiles, and modern design.

Khata’i vs. Eslimi: How to Read Persian Floral ...

Learn the difference between khata’i flowers and eslimi arabesques—and how the two systems shape Persian carpets, manuscripts, tiles, and modern design.

Qajar Iranian enamel dagger and sheath decorated with pink, blue, and white flowers

What Is Gol-e Farang? The ‘Foreign Flower’ in P...

Gol-e farang means “foreign flower” in Persian. Learn how naturalistic European-style roses entered Iranian rugs, tilework, lacquer, and Qajar art.

What Is Gol-e Farang? The ‘Foreign Flower’ in P...

Gol-e farang means “foreign flower” in Persian. Learn how naturalistic European-style roses entered Iranian rugs, tilework, lacquer, and Qajar art.

Silver coin of Sasanian king Peroz I at the National Museum of Iran in Tehran

What Does Pirouz (پیروز) Mean? Victory, History...

Pirouz (پیروز) means “victorious” in Persian. Explore its pronunciation, spelling variants, ancient Iranian history, literary use, and connection to Iran’s famous cheetah.

What Does Pirouz (پیروز) Mean? Victory, History...

Pirouz (پیروز) means “victorious” in Persian. Explore its pronunciation, spelling variants, ancient Iranian history, literary use, and connection to Iran’s famous cheetah.

Statue of Arash the Archer drawing his bow at Sa'dabad Palace in Tehran, Iran

Who Was Arash the Archer? Iran’s Legendary Bord...

Arash the Archer ends a war with one legendary shot. Explore the Iranian hero’s ancient sources, varied endings, Tirgan connection, and modern meaning.

Who Was Arash the Archer? Iran’s Legendary Bord...

Arash the Archer ends a war with one legendary shot. Explore the Iranian hero’s ancient sources, varied endings, Tirgan connection, and modern meaning.