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Religion plays an important part of many parts of Iranian peoples lives. Islam, Christianity, Judaism are among the main religions practised in Iran.

Tehran lights up for Sha’ban. 

One of the most important religious occasions among Shia Muslims is the 15th of the sixth Islamic month of Shaban which is the birthday of twelfth Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Mahdi. The occasion of Mid-Shaban is marked by devotion and…

How Iran Is Celebrating Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha is one of the biggest holidays for Muslims around the world. The holiday is celebrated by over 1.6bn Muslims across the world. Living in Tehran explores how Iranians celebrate the holiday. What is Eid al-Adha? Eid al-Adha or…

Ramadan 2019: Cinema Tickets At Half Price

Cinema tickets in Tehran have been reduced to 100,000 IRR (half price) during the Holy month of Ramadan for films until 20:00 pm. Also, major cinemas will be open until dawn during Ramadan which started on May 7 this year. This is good…

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