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IRAN

Know Your Community ndash Know Your World

Introduction

Maysam Sodagari

2

bull 28 years old

bull I am from Iran

bull In USA since Jan 2008

bull PhD student at The University of Akron

bull Chemical Engineering

3

bull Where is Persia

4

Persian Empire

bull Iran with its inception in 3200 BC is the oldest country in the world

bull Known as Persia until 1935

5

6

Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979

bull Area of Iran = 16 of USA 15 times of Ohio

bull Caspian Sea The worldrsquos largest lake

bull The Persian Gulf Worlds largest single source of crude oil

bull Dasht-e Lut the worlds hottest place with a temperature of 159 degF by NASA

Quick Facts

9

bull Full name

Islamic Republic of Iran

bull Population 748 million

bull Capital Tehran

8 million (Metro 14 million)

bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million

bull Major language Persian

bull Major religion Islam

bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)

bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial

bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products

10

My Hometown Tonekabon

11

My HometownPopulation 45000

12

My HometownAlborze Mountains

13

My HometownAlborze Mountains

Caspian Sea

14

15

bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 2: Iran maysam

Introduction

Maysam Sodagari

2

bull 28 years old

bull I am from Iran

bull In USA since Jan 2008

bull PhD student at The University of Akron

bull Chemical Engineering

3

bull Where is Persia

4

Persian Empire

bull Iran with its inception in 3200 BC is the oldest country in the world

bull Known as Persia until 1935

5

6

Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979

bull Area of Iran = 16 of USA 15 times of Ohio

bull Caspian Sea The worldrsquos largest lake

bull The Persian Gulf Worlds largest single source of crude oil

bull Dasht-e Lut the worlds hottest place with a temperature of 159 degF by NASA

Quick Facts

9

bull Full name

Islamic Republic of Iran

bull Population 748 million

bull Capital Tehran

8 million (Metro 14 million)

bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million

bull Major language Persian

bull Major religion Islam

bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)

bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial

bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products

10

My Hometown Tonekabon

11

My HometownPopulation 45000

12

My HometownAlborze Mountains

13

My HometownAlborze Mountains

Caspian Sea

14

15

bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 3: Iran maysam

bull 28 years old

bull I am from Iran

bull In USA since Jan 2008

bull PhD student at The University of Akron

bull Chemical Engineering

3

bull Where is Persia

4

Persian Empire

bull Iran with its inception in 3200 BC is the oldest country in the world

bull Known as Persia until 1935

5

6

Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979

bull Area of Iran = 16 of USA 15 times of Ohio

bull Caspian Sea The worldrsquos largest lake

bull The Persian Gulf Worlds largest single source of crude oil

bull Dasht-e Lut the worlds hottest place with a temperature of 159 degF by NASA

Quick Facts

9

bull Full name

Islamic Republic of Iran

bull Population 748 million

bull Capital Tehran

8 million (Metro 14 million)

bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million

bull Major language Persian

bull Major religion Islam

bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)

bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial

bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products

10

My Hometown Tonekabon

11

My HometownPopulation 45000

12

My HometownAlborze Mountains

13

My HometownAlborze Mountains

Caspian Sea

14

15

bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 4: Iran maysam

bull Where is Persia

4

Persian Empire

bull Iran with its inception in 3200 BC is the oldest country in the world

bull Known as Persia until 1935

5

6

Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979

bull Area of Iran = 16 of USA 15 times of Ohio

bull Caspian Sea The worldrsquos largest lake

bull The Persian Gulf Worlds largest single source of crude oil

bull Dasht-e Lut the worlds hottest place with a temperature of 159 degF by NASA

Quick Facts

9

bull Full name

Islamic Republic of Iran

bull Population 748 million

bull Capital Tehran

8 million (Metro 14 million)

bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million

bull Major language Persian

bull Major religion Islam

bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)

bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial

bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products

10

My Hometown Tonekabon

11

My HometownPopulation 45000

12

My HometownAlborze Mountains

13

My HometownAlborze Mountains

Caspian Sea

14

15

bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 5: Iran maysam

Persian Empire

bull Iran with its inception in 3200 BC is the oldest country in the world

bull Known as Persia until 1935

5

6

Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979

bull Area of Iran = 16 of USA 15 times of Ohio

bull Caspian Sea The worldrsquos largest lake

bull The Persian Gulf Worlds largest single source of crude oil

bull Dasht-e Lut the worlds hottest place with a temperature of 159 degF by NASA

Quick Facts

9

bull Full name

Islamic Republic of Iran

bull Population 748 million

bull Capital Tehran

8 million (Metro 14 million)

bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million

bull Major language Persian

bull Major religion Islam

bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)

bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial

bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products

10

My Hometown Tonekabon

11

My HometownPopulation 45000

12

My HometownAlborze Mountains

13

My HometownAlborze Mountains

Caspian Sea

14

15

bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 6: Iran maysam

6

Islamic Republic of Iran since 1979

bull Area of Iran = 16 of USA 15 times of Ohio

bull Caspian Sea The worldrsquos largest lake

bull The Persian Gulf Worlds largest single source of crude oil

bull Dasht-e Lut the worlds hottest place with a temperature of 159 degF by NASA

Quick Facts

9

bull Full name

Islamic Republic of Iran

bull Population 748 million

bull Capital Tehran

8 million (Metro 14 million)

bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million

bull Major language Persian

bull Major religion Islam

bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)

bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial

bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products

10

My Hometown Tonekabon

11

My HometownPopulation 45000

12

My HometownAlborze Mountains

13

My HometownAlborze Mountains

Caspian Sea

14

15

bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 7: Iran maysam

bull Area of Iran = 16 of USA 15 times of Ohio

bull Caspian Sea The worldrsquos largest lake

bull The Persian Gulf Worlds largest single source of crude oil

bull Dasht-e Lut the worlds hottest place with a temperature of 159 degF by NASA

Quick Facts

9

bull Full name

Islamic Republic of Iran

bull Population 748 million

bull Capital Tehran

8 million (Metro 14 million)

bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million

bull Major language Persian

bull Major religion Islam

bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)

bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial

bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products

10

My Hometown Tonekabon

11

My HometownPopulation 45000

12

My HometownAlborze Mountains

13

My HometownAlborze Mountains

Caspian Sea

14

15

bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

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84

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85

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86

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87

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Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

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Quick Facts

9

bull Full name

Islamic Republic of Iran

bull Population 748 million

bull Capital Tehran

8 million (Metro 14 million)

bull Major citiesMashhad 3 millionIsfahan 25 million

bull Major language Persian

bull Major religion Islam

bull Life expectancy 72 years (men) 75 years (women) (UN)

bull Monetary unit Iranian Rial

bull Main exports Petroleum carpets agricultural products

10

My Hometown Tonekabon

11

My HometownPopulation 45000

12

My HometownAlborze Mountains

13

My HometownAlborze Mountains

Caspian Sea

14

15

bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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10

My Hometown Tonekabon

11

My HometownPopulation 45000

12

My HometownAlborze Mountains

13

My HometownAlborze Mountains

Caspian Sea

14

15

bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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11

My HometownPopulation 45000

12

My HometownAlborze Mountains

13

My HometownAlborze Mountains

Caspian Sea

14

15

bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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12

My HometownAlborze Mountains

13

My HometownAlborze Mountains

Caspian Sea

14

15

bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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13

My HometownAlborze Mountains

Caspian Sea

14

15

bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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14

15

bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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15

bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

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84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

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Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

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bull Rice Kiwi Orange

16

17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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17

Tourists destination

Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Mount Damavand

18

Iran is one of the worlds most mountainous countriesThe highest volcano in all of Asia

Iran has the worlds highest number of major earthquakes (magnitude higher than 55 Richter)

Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Mount Damavand and Tehran

19

Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Tehran

20

8 millions (14 millions Metro)

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 20: Iran maysam

bull Highest number of national capital relocations in the world

bull Iran has had 31 former capitals before Tehran

21

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 21: Iran maysam

Tehran

Azadi Square

Freedom Square

22

Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Tehran was the worlds least expensive capital city based on CNN in 2007

23

Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Tehran

24

Milad Tower

The worlds fifth tallest tower

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 24: Iran maysam

25

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 25: Iran maysam

Tehran

Winter

Snow

26

TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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TehranSki resorts

27

28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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28

Air Pollution

Smoke Days

bull Dusts from deserts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq

bull Cars and Factories

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 28: Iran maysam

29

Sioseh Pol = 33 Bridge

Isfahan

In the 16th century it was the capital of Persia

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 29: Iran maysam

Isfahan

30

Persian Palace

Oldest Hotel~300 yrs old

Mosque

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 30: Iran maysam

Isfahan

31

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 31: Iran maysam

Persepolis

Perse Polis= Persian City

About 550 BC2560 years ago

32

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 32: Iran maysam

Persepolis

33

Persepolis

34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

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34

The Gate of All Nations 72 columns- 62 feet high

Farvahar

Persian Soldiers

EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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EconomyThe economy of Iran 18th

Iran possesses 10 of the worlds Oil reserves 15 of its gas reserves

55 of the governments revenue from oil and natural gas revenue (2008)

Pistachios propane methanol carpets and automobiles are the Irans non-oil exports

Iran is the worlds largest producer of saffron pomegranates and pistachios

36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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36

Rice

Kiwi

Dates 2nd

Oranges 7th

Pomegranates 1st

Pistachios 1st

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 36: Iran maysam

Economy

Gas 40 centsGallon

Everything is two times more expensive

Medicines for patients Cancer MS37

1 USD= 32000 IRR

=1 USD= 17000 IRR (Jan 2012)

Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Persian Carpets

38

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 38: Iran maysam

39

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 39: Iran maysam

Typical Day

School 6 days per week

From 730 AM to 1230 PM

Have lunch at home

Do homework

Playing videogames

Playing soccer

Watching TV

40

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 40: Iran maysam

Educations

41

Public universities

bull No tuition (Free)

bull Lunch for 10 Cents

bull Free Transportation

Highest science amp technology growth rate in the world 1000 increase in 9 years (1995ndash2004)

Azad University the worlds 3rd largest university 13 million students

It is also the worlds largest private university

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 41: Iran maysam

Women in Iran

bull Women make up more than 60 percent of Iranian university students

bull Iran Female to Male ratio of School enrollment = 1st in the world

42

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 42: Iran maysam

Women in Iran

43

44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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44

45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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45

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 45: Iran maysam

46

Sports

Behdad SalimiThe Strongest man on Earth

47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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47

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 47: Iran maysam

Religions

bull Muslim 99

bull Christians Jews and others 1

bull Christians are protected in the Iranian constitution and two seats are reserved for them in the Parliament (Congress)

bull Jews are protected in the Iranian constitution and one seat is reserved for a Jew in the Parliament (Congress)

48

Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Jewsbull Iran hosts the largest Jewish population of any Muslim

country

bull After Israel it is home to the second-largest Jewish population in the Middle East

49

50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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50

Church in Tehran

Church in Tehran

Church in Isfahan

Church in Isfahan

Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Language

Farsi or Persian

Official language of three countries

Iran Afghanistan and Tajikistan

110 million people

32 Alphabets

We write from right to left

51

Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Farsi

bull Hello Salaam

bull Good bye Khoda Hafez

bull Yes Baleh

bull No Nah

bull Thank you Mamnoon

bull Your Welcome Khahesh Mikonam

bull Please Lotfan

52

bull سالم

bull خداحافظ

bull بله

bull نه

bull ممنون

bull خواهش می کنم

bull لطفا

Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Farsi

bull I love you Dooset daram

bull How are you Chetori

bull Excuse me Bebakhshid

bull I am sorry Sharmandam

bull Do you speak English Aya inglisi baladi

bull I am an Iranian Man Irani hatsam

53

bull دوست دارم

bull چطوری

bull ببخشید

bull شرمندم

bull آیا انگلیسی بلدی

bull من ایرانی هستم

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 53: Iran maysam

Iranian calendar

Order DaysIranian Persian

Iranian-months Gregorian months

1 31 Farvardin March-April

2 31 Ordibehesht April-May

3 31 Khordad May-June

4 31 Tir June-July

5 31 Mordad July-Aug

6 31 Shahrivar Aug-Sept

7 30 Mehr Sept-Oct

8 30 Aban Oct-Nov

9 30 Azar Nov-Dec

10 30 Dei Dec-Jan

11 30 Bahman Jan-Feb

12 2930 Esfand Feb-March

The most accurate solar calendar

It is based on the four seasons

1 Spring

2 Summer

3 Fall

4 Winter

Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Week

55

Country Week Days Weekend

Iran Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri

USA Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 55: Iran maysam

Food

bull Breakfast 6-9 AM

bull Lunch 12-2 PM

bull Dinner 8-9 PM

Rice with Saffron

Kebab (Beef or chicken)

Grilled tomato

Vegetables

56

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 56: Iran maysam

Food bull Salad

Tomatos

Onions

Cucumbers

Lemon Juice

Salt and pepper

Dessert

Sholeh Zard=Yellow Flame

Rice+ Saffron

Sugar+ Rose water

Pistachio 57

Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Wedding

58

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 58: Iran maysam

59

60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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60

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 60: Iran maysam

61

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 61: Iran maysam

62

63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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63

64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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64

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 64: Iran maysam

Holidays

1 Cultural and Traditional

2 Religious

3 National

65

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 65: Iran maysam

Iranian New Year

bull Norooz

No= New

Rooz= Day

The first day on the Iranian year is on the March 20th or 21st the first day of spring

13 days long holiday

66

Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Iranian New Year

bull Santa

bull Haji Firooz

67

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 67: Iran maysam

Haft Seen

Christmas Tree

Haft Seen

Haft= Seven

Seen= S

Seven S

68

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 68: Iran maysam

1st S

Seeb = Apple

69

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 69: Iran maysam

2nd S

Sir= Garlic

70

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 70: Iran maysam

3rd S

Sekkeh= Coin

71

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 71: Iran maysam

4th S

Sonbol= Flower

72

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 72: Iran maysam

5th S

Saarsquot= Clock

73

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 73: Iran maysam

6th S

Serkkeh= Vinegar

74

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 74: Iran maysam

7th S

Sabzeh= Green

75

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 75: Iran maysam

Golden Fish Eggs Mirror

76

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

Page 76: Iran maysam

Haft Seen

77

Haft Seen at the University of Akron

78

Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

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Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Haft Seen at the University of Akron

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Food

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Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Food

79

Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Yalda NightLongest night of the year

Beginning of the winter (20-21 of December)

Celebrating that Day (Sun) overcomes Night (Darkness)

It is believed that you should eat forty things at this night

80

81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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81

82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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82

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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83

Tehran Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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84

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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85

Shiraz Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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86

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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87

Isfehan Iran 3 weeks agohttpswwwfacebookcomhumansofnewyork

Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Comment of an American

I am so pleased you are in Iran and sharing their human-ness Wow arent we all really the same - small world isnt it really It gives me a sense of unity and sameness worldwide -despite the differences in race religion geography

88

Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Sarsquoadi (1184ndash1283)

پیکرندیکاعضایآدمبنى

گوهرندیکزآفرینشدرکه

روزگارآورددردبهعضوىچو

قرارنماندراعضوهادگر

غمیبیدیگرانمحنتکزتو

آدمینهندنامتکهنشاید

89

Human beings are members of a wholeIn creation of one essence and soul

If one member is afflicted with painOther members uneasy will remain

If youve no sympathy for human painThe name of human you cannot retain

90

Questions

msodagarigmailcom

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Questions

msodagarigmailcom