“IRAN”
Witness of the Mythical Culture.
Official Name: Islamic Republic of Iran.
Location: Middle East.
Total Area: 16,48,195 km²
Total Population: 84.50 Million.
Capital City: Tehran.
Famous Cities: Shiraz, Ahvaz, Kermanshah & Mashhad.
Official Language: Persian.
Religion: Islam.
HISTORY
This country is considered one of the mythical countries. The human race is believed to have existed on Iran’s land for 10,000 years before BC. So… it is known in ancient cultures as one of the culture lands. The ancient name of Iran was ‘Pars’ and in the following centuries the western countries knows it as Persia.
Although it is considered land of Aryan, Because of that its name is said to be ‘Iran’ in 1935. In ancient Iran, there was the rule of the Pars dynasty, which expanded greatly. The Persian Empire was ended by Alexander the Great in 330 BC and the Greek kings ruled for a long time thereafter.
Roman rule came after the Greeks and then the ‘Sasanian Empire’ was established. Thus came one king after another and the king of kings came, and departed.
After the rise of Islam, the spread of the religion of Islam increased here. After the advent of Islam, the Persians, the Parsis, had to leave the country. The Parsis have settled in India. Thus, Iran is basically a Persian country.
Although this country became Islamic, it is becoming unique because of its culture and language. The influence of Shia Muslims in Iran has been high. On 1st April 1979, Iran was established as an Islamic State under the leadership of ‘Ruhollah Khomeini’.
Despite being an Islamic nation of Shia Muslims, it’s relations with neighboring Sunni Muslim’s Iraq have always been strained.
ECONOMY
Iran is one of the leading countries in the world of oil exports. The basis of its economy is oil and natural gas.
The biggest problem in Iran is unemployment. The unemployment rate in Iran is more than 11 percent, the inflation rate in Iran is also high and in 2017 it was more than 9 percent. Apart from petroleum in Iran, there are big industries of fertilizer, textile, cement, etc. However, in the year 2011 The Industrial Growth Rate was recorded in Negative figures.
The area of cultivation is also relatively large. Iran’s economic condition is poor and its condition is getting serious because of the economic restrictions imposed by the United States.
CULTURE
Persian culture is considered one of the world’s mythical cultures. Here, despite the prevalence of Islam, mythological culture is still being maintained, and it is reflected in the daily life of the Iranian people.
The influence of Persian culture was huge at one time throughout the world. Even in India, people were learning Persian Language. Spring Festival is celebrated in the country every year on March 21. The whole of Iran celebrates March 21 as a new year, and now this day is celebrated all over the world as the Persian New Year. The Persian language has provided valuable writers like Rumi and Omar Khayyam.
In modern times, Iranian films are also receiving highest acclaim throughout the World. Other festivals are also celebrated here asper Islamic rituals.
CUSTOMS
Most of Iran’s population adhere to Islam. So… the marriage ceremony here is in accordance with Islam and its customs also show the influence of Islam.
CUISINE
Different recipes are prevalent in different regions of Iran. In Iran, meat, chicken or fish are usually eaten with rice.
Yogurt is also taken with food in Iran.
In Iranian recipes, various spices are added in different vegetables. The use of garlic and onion is quite common in food. Iran’s best-known dish is ‘Chelow Kabab’ which is also considered the national dish of Iran.
The Iranian people believe in a balanced diet.
This is Iran. An ancient Country with rich heritage and many Royal stories to tell.
