Stranger in Tehran

Discover Iran with me!

  • Home
  • Iran Travel Guide
  • Like a Local
  • Explore Tehran
  • Learn Persian Online
  • About me
  • Home
  • Iran Travel Guide
  • Like a Local
  • Explore Tehran
  • Learn Persian Online
  • About me

Top Posts & Pages

  • 10 Instagram Accounts to Follow Before Travelling to Iran in 2020
    10 Instagram Accounts to Follow Before Travelling to Iran in 2020
  • Guide to Tehran Palaces: Niavaran Palace
    Guide to Tehran Palaces: Niavaran Palace
  • The Most Scenic Train Ride in Iran
    The Most Scenic Train Ride in Iran
  • Redfis
    About Iran,  Culture

    Nowruz: Persian New Year Traditions

    March 17, 2020 /

    Nowruz is the biggest and oldest holiday celebrated in Iran. It takes a month of preparations and two (!) weeks of celebrations. So it might be a good idea to celebrate with Iranians.  In this post, you will find out what Nowruz is and get familiar with Persian New Year traditions. Nowruz (Norooz) is as old as Iran itself. Somehow it is a symbol of Persian culture. The tradition of celebrating Nowruz unites Iranians from the Caspian Sea to the Persian Gulf. Nowruz means a new day. This is the day when a new year starts in Iran and corresponds with spring equinox which marks the start of spring.

    read more
    Katya 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Christmas in Tehran

    Tehran Events Guide: Christmas Edition

    December 22, 2016
    Cinematheques in Tehran

    Tehran Events Guide: Cinematheques in Tehran

    December 12, 2016
    Ashura in Tehran

    Ashura in Iran: What to Do on Ashura in Tehran

    September 29, 2017
  • Shab-e Yalda
    About Iran,  Culture

    Yalda Night in Iran: 5-Step Guide to Celebrate the Longest Night of the Year

    December 19, 2016 /

    Watermelon, pomegranate and nuts are traditional Yalda night treats Source: hamgardi.com   As you might know, December 21st is Winter Solstice which means it`s the longest night in the year. Not many of us would have even noticed! However, for Iranians whose calendar is deeply intertwined with the laws of nature, it`s a big holiday called Yalda Night.   Yalda Night awakes nostalgic feelings  in most Iranians who had seen a more traditional, thorough and more widely celebrated Yalda night at their grandparents` house with all relatives gathered around korsi (a traditional heating device, if I may call it so) sharing sweet memories of the past, reciting poems of Hafez…

    read more
    Katya 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Tehran tourism fair

    Guide to Events in Tehran: The International Tourism Fair

    March 12, 2016
    christmas mood

    Feel Christmas Spirit in Tehran!

    December 21, 2015
    Redfis

    Nowruz: Persian New Year Traditions

    March 17, 2020
  • christmas mood
    About Iran

    Feel Christmas Spirit in Tehran!

    December 21, 2015 /

    Christmas spirit is hardly seen here in Tehran. No snow on Christmas Eve, I believe, no Santa Clauses in the streets, no people hurrying up for buying their gifts. Although there are some places that will certainly cheer you up before Christmas holidays! Here are a couple of recommendations for you. St Mary Armenian Church on 30th Tir Street First, and the main one, Christian churches. That is what Christmas is, actually, about, right?) Most churches are being decorated for the holiday season and hold  special services. There are Armenian, Orthodox, Catholic and so many other churches in Tehran, just choose yours!    IMPORTANT! Most of churches (especially not Armenian) open…

    read more
    Katya 0 Comments

    You May Also Like

    Cinematheques in Tehran

    Tehran Events Guide: Cinematheques in Tehran

    December 12, 2016
    Tehran tourism fair

    Guide to Events in Tehran: The International Tourism Fair

    March 12, 2016
    Ashura in Tehran

    Ashura in Iran: What to Do on Ashura in Tehran

    September 29, 2017

About Me

I`m Katya, and I am here to share my insights on life in Iran as well as tips and tricks for travelling Iran!

Stay tuned!

Enter your email address to subscribe and receive the latest posts by email.

Instagram

Looking for something?

Tags

apps art book cheat-sheet Christmas cinema day-trip event-guide festival film-festival film-review food guide holidays Islam movie museum Nowruz persian-language streetfood technology Tehran tour traditional-house traditions travelling winter
Ashe Theme by WP Royal.
 

Loading Comments...