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Zoroastrianism, a venerable Iranian religion with roots stretching back millennia, stands as a testament to the enduring spiritual legacy of the ancient Persian civilization. Known as Mazdayasna in its native tongue and colloquially referred to as Behdin, Zoroastrianism has played…
In the ancient realm of Persia, where the sun painted the landscape in warm hues and the winds whispered tales of time, there existed a celebration that echoed through the corridors of history. Sepandārmazgān, a day veiled in the mystique…
“The fire kindled in the hearth of an ancient temple, the whispers of a past that has shaped the soul of our people, and the justice enshrined in the pillars of tradition—these are the echoes of Shahrivargān, a festival that…
By Dr. Soraya Nima, Iranian Scholar and Women’s Rights Activist “For Rabia, the pen was more than an instrument of writing. It was the sword with which she carved her name into history, the ink of her words flowing like…
As I sit to write these words, the autumn winds gently sway the last golden leaves on the branches of our ancient trees, and a nostalgic melody sweeps through my heart. The air is crisp with the scent of earth,…
I. Early Life: A Prelude to Majesty Parentage and Birth Xerxes I, often exalted by the epithet “The Great,” was born into the resplendent lineage of the Achaemenid Empire, which, at its zenith, sprawled across vast expanses from the Indus…
In the annals of human history, there emerges, from time to time, a figure so grand and so resolute that his very name resonates across the epochs. Darius the Great, the illustrious king of Persia, stands among such towering figures….
In the vast expanse of Islamic philosophy, few figures stand as luminously as Shihab al-Din Yahya ibn Habash Suhrawardi. Known as “Shaikh al-Ishraq” (the Master of Illumination), Suhrawardi’s contributions to the intellectual and spiritual traditions of the Islamic world are…
In the rich tapestry of Persian culture, the celebration of seasonal festivals holds a significant place, reflecting the intricate relationship between nature, mythology, and human life. Among these, جشن چلهٔ تموز (Jashn-e Chelleh-ye Tamooz), or the festival of the peak…
The Amordadegan Festival, one of the most revered and vibrant celebrations in Iranian culture, encapsulates centuries of tradition, spirituality, and community spirit. This ancient festival, held in honor of the Zoroastrian deity Ameretat (Amordad), embodies the timeless values of immortality,…