Iran

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Christmas in Iran (Persia)

Christmas in Iran is known as the Little Feast. For the first 25 days of December, a great fast is observed, during which no meat, eggs, milk, or cheese is eaten.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Tea in Iran

The history of tea culture in Iran started at the end of the 15th century.

SHORT INFORMATION

Health care in Iran

Iran scores poorly on the regional MENA ranking, coming in as number 15 among 22 countries. Iran scores low on most factors, and the doctor density is surprisingly low for a country with 130 universities.