WebDaily life and social customs. The narrative of martyrdom has been an essential component of Shiʿi culture, which can be traced to the massacre in 680 of the third imam, al-Ḥusayn ibn ʿAlī, along with his close family and followers at the Battle of Karbala by the troops of the Umayyad caliph, Yazīd, during al-Ḥusayn’s failed attempt ...

WebFamilies are also usually the basis for people’s social and business network. These relationships can provide support, guidance, employment opportunities or help navigating bureaucracies. Being a. collectivist. society, people in Iran show very strong loyalty to their family. The interests of the family can supersede the needs of a single ...

WebIn dealing with Iranians, the following tips relating to customs and etiquette may prove useful: Although its strict Islamic moral code is well known, Iranian laws are not as strict as other countries such as Saudi Arabia. Respecting the dozens of unspoken rules and regulations of Iranian life can be a daunting prospect for travellers, but don ...

WebNov 13, 2020 · In Iranian food culture, like in many other societies, certain foods are forbidden and have no place in traditional food customs. Pork and all its by-products are banned due to the importance of religious values. Also, all kinds of alcoholic beverages are banned in Iran, and buying, selling, producing, and using them is a crime. ...

WebOct 27, 2019 · Pontia. Pontia writes and blogs about all things Iran: culture, language, and travel. She was born and raised in the US and has lived in Tehran for four years, the combination of which gives her an unbiased perspective on Iran and a unique ability to explain cultural nuances to foreigners.