Nowruz: A New Year Celebrated Across Central Asia & Middle East
Nowruz: A New Year Celebrated Across Central Asia and the Middle East
The longest night: Yalda Night (Shab-e Yalda)
Did you know Iran has its own special wintertime festival going back thousands of years called Yalda? Yes, that’s right there is one festival which occurs on the winter solstice each year where families and friends come together to…
Tehran issues pollution health alert as air quality reaches critical levels
Iran's Health Ministry issued an urgent health advisory on December 7 as Tehran's air pollution reached near-critical levels, with more than 90 percent of the capital's monitoring stations recording unsafe readings.
Abbas Shahsoni, head…
Living in Tehran: An Expat’s Complete Guide to the Pros and Cons
Tehran, Iran's bustling capital, is a city of contrasts where tradition meets modernity. As more expatriates share their experiences, we've compiled a comprehensive overview of what life is really like in this metropolitan hub. Here's what…
The Ultimate Guide to Iranian Chicken Kebab: A Taste of Persian Paradise
Get ready to transform your backyard barbecue into a Persian feast with this authentic Iranian Chicken Kebab (Joojeh Kabab) recipe. This isn't just any grilled chicken – it's a saffron-infused, lime-kissed piece of culinary heaven that's…
How to deal with air pollution in Tehran
Introduction
Recently, Tehran, the bustling capital of Iran, has been grappling with a significant environmental challenge - deteriorating air quality. The city's air pollution levels have reached alarming heights, prompting authorities to…
Omidvar Brothers’ Museum: A Journey Through Time
Located in the north of Tehran, the Omidvar Brothers' Museum is a testament to the adventures of Iran's first world travelers, the Omidvar brothers. This museum offers visitors a unique experience, capturing the essence of…
Exploring Tehran’s Historic Jewish Quarter
Today we look at Tehran's Jewish Community, an integrap
Tehran Metro’s Historic Leap: A Billion-Dollar Investment
For those unfamiliar with the intricacies of Tehran's urban development, the city has recently made headlines with a monumental decision that promises to reshape its public transportation landscape. The Tehran Municipality, in collaboration…
Tehran to shift from cars to trams
The Tehran City Council is set to make a pivotal decision regarding the introduction of tramways in the city, a move that has sparked both support and criticism among officials. But what would Trams in Tehran look like?
Tramways, or…