Iran
SHORT INFORMATION
The Iranian Educational System
Having the world's youngest population, the Islamic Republic of Iran bears the responsibility of educating more than 18 million students at segregated schools.
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.