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The public holiday of Arbaeen in Iran is probably the most significant in Shia sect. It is observed on Safar 20 or 21, the 40th day after Ashura,  the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, in 680 AD.…

Are you looking for a new car? Then here are the best locations to spot your new pride and joy in Tehran. A good place to search for cars in Iran is a site called bama.ir. If you cannot understand Persian it is useful to have a local…

Two new stations have become operational in Tehran’s Metro Line 7 which is considered the longest underground section on the capital’s metro network with 27-kilometre line covering 22 stations when completed. According to Ali Emam, the…

Are you looking for that specific Persianate item to take back home with you and don’t know where to buy souvenirs in Tehran? Tehran Grand Bazaar No article about trinkets could be written without mentioning the Tehran Grand Bazaar…

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…

According to the Iranian calendar, the next public holiday Eid e-Ghorban (feast of the sacrifice) will be on Monday, August 12. Eid e-Ghorban (Eid al-Adha in Arabic speaking countries), falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final…

Iran’s Ministry of Roads and Urban Development has said the final parts of section 1 of the Tehran-North highway will be completed by winter this year, IRNA reported on August 7. The Tehran-North or as locals say “Tehran-Shomal” meaning…

If you haven’t heard already, Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA) or as it is now often referred to as Imam Khomeini Airport City (IKAC) has a new terminal (Salam Terminal) at the far side of the complex. Six airlines will…

The Japanese Embassy plans to organise an exhibition to display an extensive collection of the traditional dolls of the country on August 21, the Japan Foundation has announced, Mehr News Agency reported. Hina Ningyo (Girls’ Day dolls) and…

Are you interested in purchasing a car while you are in Tehran? There are several dozen car companies and online websites with thousands of cars for sale, however, as the currency in Iran continues to fluctuate prices change on a daily…