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Ahsura, the tenth day of the Arabic calendar month of Muharram, people across Tehran and Iran cook food for their neighbours and surrounding populations as part of tradition of Nazri (free food). Shiite Muslims worldwide are commemorating…

Eid al-Adha, or Eid-e-Ghorban, falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and lasts for four days. This festival marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage and honors the willingness of…

How to change foreign currency at Tehran’s Airports? We give you the how-to guide.

After a while, life in Tehran does indeed amplify one’s musical vibes, and therefore, you may want to consider buying an instrument like a piano. On Larestan Street, just off Motahari (Takht-e Tavoos), you will find a wide range of pianos…

ZEE Hostel, Tehran Finding a comfortable yet affordable place to stay in Tehran is a treat, and ZEE Hostel offers exactly that. Housed in a charming 75-year-old building, ZEE Hostel merges traditional architecture with modern amenities,…

Tehran is much older than many people realise. In recent years discoveries by archaeologists date Greater Tehran back several thousand years. One such find in recent years is the skeletal remains of a woman buried in the Molavi area of city…

Difference between Toman and Rial. A guide for the uninitiated.

When transiting through Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKIA), find comfort and convenience at our two premier hotels. Previously operated by Ibis Group and unbranded due to new sanctions in 2018, these hotels have adopted…