Iran

SHORT INFORMATION

Climate of Iran

Iran has a variable climate. In the northwest, winters are cold with heavy snowfall and subfreezing temperatures during December and January.

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.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Persian Culture

With a long-standing and proud civilization, Persian culture is among the richest in the world.