Iran

SHORT INFORMATION

Iran Geography

Iran Geography is fascinating. Iran is located in the Middle East, between Iraq and Pakistan bordering the Gulf of Oman, the Persian Gulf, and the Caspian Sea. Latitude of Iran is 32 degree North and longitude is 53 degree East.

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

Food in Iran

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.