Culture et Fêtes Persanes
Celebration of Iranian Cinema 2026: San Francis...
Four Iranian feature films and four award-winning shorts come to San Francisco’s de Young museum on September 25 and 27, 2026. Here is the verified schedule, ticket information, and a...
Celebration of Iranian Cinema 2026: San Francis...
Four Iranian feature films and four award-winning shorts come to San Francisco’s de Young museum on September 25 and 27, 2026. Here is the verified schedule, ticket information, and a...
Rumi Day 2026: Why September 30 Matters to Pers...
Rumi Day falls on September 30, 2026. Learn why the date matters, how Molana became known as Rumi, and thoughtful ways to read his Persian poetry.
Rumi Day 2026: Why September 30 Matters to Pers...
Rumi Day falls on September 30, 2026. Learn why the date matters, how Molana became known as Rumi, and thoughtful ways to read his Persian poetry.
Who Is Rakhsh? Rostam’s Legendary Horse in the ...
Meet Rakhsh, Rostam’s powerful, intelligent, and loyal horse in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh—from their first meeting and the Seven Labors to their final journey.
Who Is Rakhsh? Rostam’s Legendary Horse in the ...
Meet Rakhsh, Rostam’s powerful, intelligent, and loyal horse in Ferdowsi’s Shahnameh—from their first meeting and the Seven Labors to their final journey.
What Is a Masnavi? How Persian Rhyming Couplets...
A clear guide to the Persian masnavi: its AA BB CC rhyme scheme, narrative power, famous examples, and the difference between the poetic form and Rumi’s Masnavi.
What Is a Masnavi? How Persian Rhyming Couplets...
A clear guide to the Persian masnavi: its AA BB CC rhyme scheme, narrative power, famous examples, and the difference between the poetic form and Rumi’s Masnavi.
What Is Mehr? The Persian Month of Friendship a...
Mehr is the seventh Persian month, beginning September 23 in 1405. Explore its links to affection, covenant, Mithra, autumn, Mehregan, and Iran’s school year.
What Is Mehr? The Persian Month of Friendship a...
Mehr is the seventh Persian month, beginning September 23 in 1405. Explore its links to affection, covenant, Mithra, autumn, Mehregan, and Iran’s school year.
What Is a Korsi? Iran’s Traditional Heated Tabl...
A korsi is Iran’s traditional heated table: a low frame, quilt, and winter gathering place for tea, stories, games, and Yalda memories.
What Is a Korsi? Iran’s Traditional Heated Tabl...
A korsi is Iran’s traditional heated table: a low frame, quilt, and winter gathering place for tea, stories, games, and Yalda memories.