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    The Fame & Myth

    • Abd al-Qadir Maraghi (East Azerbaijan)

      Abd al-Qadir Maraghi (East Azerbaijan)

      Without any doubt, Abd al-Qadir Maraghi is one of the greatest musicians and musicologists in Iranian art history....

    • Hafez (Fars)

      Hafez (Fars)

      Khwāja Shams-ud-Dīn Muḥammad Ḥāfeẓ-e Shīrāzī, son of Bahaʾ-al-Din, is the most famous poet and Sufi in the 8th...

    • Ali-Akbar Dehkhoda (Tehran)

      Ali-Akbar Dehkhoda (Tehran)

      Ali-Akbar Dehkhoda was born in 1285 SH in Ghasem Ali Khan alley located in Sangelaj district. He is...

    • Kamaladdin Behzad (East Azerbaijan)

      Kamaladdin Behzad (East Azerbaijan)

      Kamaladdin Behzad, an Iranian painter, was born around 870 A.H. in the city of Herat. Historical texts describe him as follows: \"The rare gem of his time and a marvel of the era, the master Behzad, hailing from the Court of Herat.

      Dance & Local Games

      Persian Foods

      • Ab-Goosht (Lamb Shank Soup)

        Ab-Goosht (Lamb Shank Soup)

        Ab-Goosht, literally translated meat broth (Ab: water, broth, Goosht: Meat), is a hearty, heavy Persian traditional soup. The...

      • Baqali Polow (Dill Rice with Fava Beans)

        Baqali Polow (Dill Rice with Fava Beans)

        Baqali Polow (Baghali: Fava Beans & Polow: Rice) is a fresh and delicious Iranian dish that as the...

      • Morasa Polow (Jeweled Rice)

        Morasa Polow (Jeweled Rice)

        The sweet festive dish of Persian tradition is often served at weddings to bring sweetness to the wedded...

      • Caviar

        Caviar

        Caspian Sea caviar is the most aristocratic and expensive food in the world. Caviar is the roe of certain species of fish, which are called sturgeon. It is very time-consuming and difficult process to catch and harvest caviar.

      • Albaloo Polo  

        Albaloo Polo  

        Albaloo Polo (Persian: آلبالوپلو, [Ālbālū Polo]) is delicious and colorful food. This food is often served as ceremonial food at parties and celebrations, thanks to its beautiful appearance. However, it is easier to prepare than most of the superb dishes.

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