The time of Islamic festivals is calculated according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given below are approximations which are subject to change each year.
Although Iran political structure is a republic system, it may seem different from other similar political systems. Iran political system's origin and roots are the reason beyond such a uniqueness.
Due to the range of culinary traditions across the Iranian provinces, food in Iran is extremely diverse. Common to all the Iranian provinces however, is the fact that Iranian food tends to be both healthy and nutritious.