This document provides information about Iranian culture in 3 paragraphs. The first paragraph discusses the official language of Farsi and how Islam influences daily life. Family is described as very important, with traditional wedding customs. The second paragraph outlines some prominent arts, including Persian carpets and the influential writer Moradi-Kermani. The national emblem is explained, featuring the word Allah. Popular sports, festivals and iconic foods of Iran are also mentioned.

1. sociology
MAM NIDA ABDUSATTAR

2. Group members
Hafiz hassan raza
Jawaria islam
Usama shafiq
Sheikh sibghat ullah

3. ThecultureofIran
 Iran (Islamic Republic of
Iran) is a country in
southwest Asian,
neighboring
Turkmenistan,
Azerbaijan and Armenia
on the north,
Afghanistan and
Pakistan on the east,
and Turkey and Iraq on
the west. Iran holds an
important position in
international energy
security and world
economy as a result of
its large reserves of
petroleum and natural

4. valuesof irani culture

5. Language:-
 Farsi, the official language of
Iran, is historically one of the
most prominent languages of
the Middle East and extended
regions. Iranian culture is one
of the oldest in the region, and
it has influenced cultures like
Italy, Macedonia, Greece,
Russia, the Arabian Peninsula,
and parts of Asia. Islam is
practiced by the majority of
Iranians and governs their
personal, political, economic
and legal lives.
 The Persian calendar is a solar
calendar, however, some of
the official religious Islamic
and Shia holidays are based on
a lunar calendar. Government
official working days are from
Saturday to Wednesday.

6. Family
 In Iran, family matters are
very important, as they take
their responsibilities to their
family very seriously. Women
are to be protected and
taken care of and it is
inappropriate to ask
questions about an Iranian’s
wife or other female
relatives. Their loyalty to the
family comes before
everything.
 Typical wedding rituals occur
in two stages. The first stage,
Aghd, represents the legal
aspect of marriage in Iran,
where the bride and groom
sign a marriage contract,
usually in the bride’s home.
The second phase, Jashn-e
Aroosi, is the wedding

7. ArtsandLiterature
 Iran has a great art visible in
architecture, paintings,
calligraphy and poetry. This
heritage was translated to
several languages and
influenced many cultures.
Moradi-Kermani, is one of
the most famous modern
Iranian writers and is
considered the most
translated modern Iranian
author
 Iran has a long history of fine
silk and wool rug weaving,
that is why Persian rugs are
internationally known as the
most beautiful across the
world. Iran produces more
rugs and carpets than all
other countries put together.

8. symbols

9. Emblemofiran
The Emblem of Iran
since the 1979
Iranian Revolution
features the Arabic
word Allah ("God"),
and is a ligature for
Kalimah: ‫هللا‬ ‫ا‬‫اال‬ ‫اله‬ ‫ال‬,
as well; rendered in
stylized characters.

10.  The logo consists of four
crescents and a sword in the
shape of a water lily. The four
crescents are meant to stand for
the word Allah. The five parts of
the emblem symbolize the
Principles of the Religion. Above
the sword is a shadda this is
used to double a letter.
 The shape of the emblem is
chosen to resemble a tulip, in
memory of the people who died
for Iran: it is an ancient belief in
Iran, dating back to mythology,
that if a young soldier dies
patriotically a red tulip will grow
on his grave. In recent years it
has been considered the symbol
of martyrdom.
 The logo was designed by Hamid
Nadimi, and was officially
approved by Ayatollah Ruhollah
Khomeini on 9 May 1980.
 The logo is encoded in Unicode,
in the Miscellaneous Symbols
range, at code point U+262B (☫)
under the name "FARSI
SYMBOL".

11. Karbalaiscarf
 it is used for peace
symbol people wear
chadar to show peace
respect and paitance
 Wearing this chadar show
respect to Syed family.
They show respect
towards SYED peoples

12. Customs

13. Greetings
 At a social gathering, greet the
oldest people first, as age is
highly respected.
 When greeting people, the
universal Islamic salaam
should be used. The phrase for
leaving is Khuda Hafiz.
 Men are addressed with
“AGHA” proceeded by the
surname. So ALI RAZA HAKIMI
will be ‘AGHA-E-HAKIMI’.
 In formal situations, only shake
hands with the people of same
gender, whereas informally
Iranians kiss three times on
each cheek.
 Any physical contact with the
opposite gender is forbidden.

14. Dresscode
 Iranian officals and
business people wear
clothing comprising of
trousers, shirts and
jackets.
 Males are expected to
dressed smart,
Wearing tie is not
necessary.
 Women wear very
conservative clothing
that covers arms, legs
& hairs
AGA E JANUM

15. Diningstyle
 Dining etiquette for the home,
If you are invited to an Iranian’s
house:
 Check to see if the host is
wearing shoes, If not remove
yours at the door,
 Dress conservatively.
 Arrive at the invited time.
 Show some respect to elders
by greeting them first.
 Check to see if your spouse is
included in the invitation.
 Shake everyone’s hand
individually.
 Accept any offer of food or
drink remember to do ‘taarof’.

16. Gift-Giving
 Never give alcohol as a
gift.
 If first time going to
someone’s house for
tea, bring small gift.
 If invited to lunch or
dinner, bring fruits or
sweets or pastries.
 Make sure the box is
wrapped nicely.
 Don’t open a gift
immediately.

17. markets
 When paying bills for your
shopping, if the salesman
offers to gift you the
purchased goods, do not
take his words at face value
(tarof),instead, appreciate
his humbleness and offer a
fair price.
 It is rare that you will find
aggressive touts in Iran, but
if you are shopping in
Isfahan you will come across
dome persuasive sellers-
just remember to stay
friendly.

18. Religiousviews
 Women should wear a
chador before entering
the mosque.
 Do remove shoes
before entering prayer
area of a mosque.
 Don’t ask before
entering at holy shrine
of Mola raza Badshah
(a.s) and other
masoomeens if you are
a non muslim. HADEES
 Don’t take photos of a
mosque while people
are praying.

19. festivals

20. Iranifestivals
 NowRuz: now means new and the word
ruz means day, so nowruz means starting
a new day and it is the Celebration of the
start of spring . It starts on the first day of
spring (also the first day of the Iranian
Calendar year), 21 March, in that 12 days
as a sign of the past 12 months, all Iranian
families gather around and visit each
other.
 Sizdah Bedar: Persian Festival of "Joy and
Solidarity". The 13th and last day of
Nowruz celebration. Because of the end
of twelve days (a sample of twelve
month) they celebrate the 13th day as a
new beginning of the next twelve month
and it has no relations with the number
13 (as an unlucky number).
 Sepandarmazgan: Day of Love, Friendship
and Earth in ancient Persian culture.
 Chaharshanbe Suri: Festival of Fire, last
Wednesday night in the Iranian Calendar
year. It marks the importance of the light
over the darkness, arrival of spring and
revival of nature.
 Yaldā Night: longest night of the Iranian
calander

21. islamic
 Ramadan (Ramazan in Iran): Iranian have
special recipes as Zoolbia-Bamieh, Shole Zard,
Ferni, Halva and Ash Reshteh in Ramzan
 Eid ul-Fitr or Eid e Fetr: "The Festival of Fast-
Breaking" which comes at the end of Ramadan.
People give gifts and money to poor people,
patients and the handicapped.
 Ashurah and Tasoa: Shia Muslims observe the
day in mourning for Hussain(a.s) and in
remembrance of his martyrdom. In Iran,
Iranians perform Ta'zieh, the old Iranian
dramatic parade (post Islamic era). There exists
also a rather special recipe for some special
drinks in this festival. Many people cook
something and offer it to their neighbors as
gifts.
 Nimeh Şabân: celebration for the twelfth and
final Shia Imam. The festival consists of some
fireworks and decorating the cities with lights,
bulbs and trees.
 Qhadr nights: the "Night of Qadr" towards the
end of Ramadan, which is when the first verses
of the Qur'an were revealed to Muhammad.
Iranian stay awake the nights and light candles.
 Ghorban ceremony: "The Festival of Sacrifice".
In Iran, Iranian sacrifice sheep and offer the
meat to neighbors and also poor people for
free. There is also a barbecue in almost every
house.
 Ghadir ceremony: The day when Prophet SAW
declaired Ali(a.s) as MOLA of all the muslim at
KHUM-E GHADEER

22. IranianSports
 Foot ball (normally
called cocker in the US)
is very popular in iran.
 Not many others sports
were introduced to
Iranians otherthan
football(soccer).
 People from all the
ages
participate,whether it’s
a serious game, or just
playing for fun.
 Fans are a big part in
the sport. Many people
come out to watch the

23. Food
 Fesenjan (Pomegranate Walnut
Stew)
 Bademjan (Eggplant And Tomato
Stew)
 Baghali Polo (Rice With Dill And
Fava Beans)
 Zereshk Polo (Barberry Rice)
 Gormeh Sabzi (Green Herb Stew)
 Khoresht-e fesenjan. This iconic
stew, an essential part of every
Persian wedding menu. ...
 Zereshk polo. ...
 Khoresht-e ghormeh sabzi. ...
 Sabzi polo. ...
 Chelo kabab koobideh. ...
 Khoresht-e gheimeh. ...
 Tahchin. ...

24. Shukar e mola SWT