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World to mark Day of Sa’adi, master of Persian prose and poetry

Aficionados of literature across the world and in Persian-speaking countries are preparing to commemorate the Day of Sa’adi of Shiraz, the world-renowned Persian poet and literary scholar of the medieval period.

Kalam Polo, Shiraz

Not everyone is enchanted by the smell of cabbage, but they might change their mind if they give this Shirazi dish a try. Kalam polo, cabbage rice, is eaten quite often in this city of Persian poets, and the flavor comes from the various fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, chives, basil, tarragon, dill, and summer savory. Served with ‘pigeon head’ meatballs (named for their size), it can also be made vegetarian-friendly by skipping them altogether.

Mount Sofeh: An Attractive Mountain South of Iran's Isfahan

The small range of Sofeh Mountain is located at the southwest of Isfahan. The highest peak is 2257 meters. There are two small springs of water in Sofeh Mountain.

Welcome to Yazd maze of historic lanes

With its winding lanes, forest of badgirs, mud-brick houses and delightful places to stay, Yazd is a 'don't miss' destination.

Religious Sites in Shiraz - Iran

Nazar Garden: One of Historical Gardens of Iran's Fars Province

TEHRAN - Another memorable garden of Shiraz is Nazar, The old Nazar Garden was one of the biggest patio nurseries of Shiraz amid the Safavid control (1501–1722). Amid Zand line (1750–1794). This garden was bigger than what exists today.

Cultural Attractions, Shiraz

Shiraz is full of amazing places ,places like: persepolis, pasargad, and tons of ancient ruins that you can never find anywhere in the world, just go there and you will be surprised by its awesomeness!

Masjed-e Nou: The Second Old Mosque of Iran's Shiraz

TEHRAN - The name of Masjed-e Nou (new mosque) was the Atabak Mosque in older times. However, since it was damaged several times in the years 1789 CE and 1852 CE by severe earthquakes, and was rebuilt, it became known as new mosque.

Jame’ Atiq Mosque: One of the Very Old Mosques in Iran

TEHRAN - The ancient Jame’ Atiq Mosque of Shiraz is one of the oldest mosques in Iran and a relic of the days of the Saffarid Amr bin Leys’s reign. It is a structure referred to many times in the writings of travelers such as the Bin Battuta and Madame Dieulafoy.

Takht-e-Jamshid (Persepolis)

Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire (ca. 550–330 BC). It is situated 60 km northeast of the city of Shiraz in Fars Province, Iran.

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