Iran
FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Tea in Iran
The history of tea culture in Iran started at the end of the 15th century.
SHORT INFORMATION
Currency in Iran
The currency in Iran, or the money used, is called the rial (pronounced ‘reeyaal’). The rial is like the dollar or a pound in that is made up of 100 pieces, in Iran called dinars. However, due to high inflation one riyal is worth so little that no fraction of it is really used on a day to day basis.
HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS
Iranian New Year
Iranians are mostly Muslims and celebrate the New Year on the first day of their spring.