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.
The time of Islamic festivals is calculated according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given below are approximations which are subject to change each year.
Although Iran political structure is a republic system, it may seem different from other similar political systems. Iran political system's origin and roots are the reason beyond such a uniqueness.