The Festival of Fire is a remnant of the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism, where fire represents God‘s light or wisdom. was the official religion of Persia (now Iran) from 600 BCE to 650 CE. Around 2000 years ago followers of this doctrine built fire houses and temples where a fire was kept ever burning. The festival of …
Category: IRAN TOUR
Wind Tower
Wind tower is a key element in traditional architecture of Iran. It is seen in settlements in hot, hot-dry and hot-humid climates. They look like big chimneys in the sky line of ancient cities of Iran. They are vertical shafts with vents on top to lead desired wind to the interior spaces and provide thermal …
Ghoortan citadel – a 1000-years old citadel
Ghoortan citadel is a 1000-years old citadel, 10 km outside of Varzaneh town Varzaneh is located 105km southeast of Isfahan and 240km away from Yazd. Almost all of the year, it has the same temperature of Isfahan city. Since there are much less dust and almost no cloud in the sky in summer, it has …
Human Rights Day
Human Right 10 DEC Human beings are members of a whole In creation of one essence and soul If one member is afflicted with pain Other members uneasy will remain If you have no sympathy for human pain The name of human you cannot retain “Sa`adi Shirazi” Human Rights Day is observed every …
Qeshm Tourism Exhibition
Qeshm Tourism Exhibition will be held this January Seven special committee is set up for the Qeshm Tourism Exhibition to be held from 1 to 4 January in Qeshm International Exhibition Hall. The holding of a tourism exhibition focusing on the unique climate of the island and diverse handicrafts can strengthen the tourism filed of …
HISTORY OF ZOROASTRIANISM
HISTORY OF ZOROASTRIANISM Zoroaster (the Greek name by which the Iranian prophet Zarathustra has become known) is traditionally believed to have lived and taught in the early part of the 6th century BC. His home is probably in the region to the east of the Caspian Sea. Our sources for information about the pre-Zoroastrian …
Muharram in IRAN
As an Islamic country, Muharram is considered one of the most sacred months in Iran and also among the other Muslims worldwide. Many different religious ceremonies are held during this month, especially during the first ten days of this month. Without any doubt the religious ceremonies which are held in Iran in Muharram are considered …
HorseBack riding and Cultural tour
HorseBack riding and Cultural tour Region: Starts from Shiraz, Qashqaie Nomads’ Place and lasts in Tehran. Shiraz – Pasargad 2/N 1stday:Arrival.Shiraz O/N Shiraz Sightseeing in the most cultural town in Iran with all archeological unique constructions and all the memories of literature around the city. Narenjestan garden, Vakil ensemble; Mosque & Bazar, ArgeKarimkhani( karimkhani …
medicinal herbs, traditional medicine
Medicinal herbs Festival in Tehran TEHRAN – The fourth festival of medicinal herbs, natural products and traditional medicine in the field of medicinal herbs will be hold on November 12-15 2018 in Tehran By definition, ‘traditional’ use of herbal medicines implies substantial historical use, and this is certainly true for many products that are …
diving in deep waters of the glorious islands of Iran
Canyon Beach Site depth: 8 to 14 m Site location: Southwestern side of the beautiful island of Kish Type of site:Western coast of the Greek Ship in Kish Island. Beautiful cliffs and rocks. Sometimes, turtle and stingray can be seen on this site. Carpet sharks (totally safe) are visible on the site. Sambaron Site depth:12 to …