Nowruz
What is Nowruz?
Iranian New Year
By what name was Iran known before 1935?
Persia
What is, undoubtably, the most famous dish in Iran?
Chelo Kabob
Who sung the 2005 major hit single “Temptation” featuring Rebecca Zadig?
Arash
Food
Ghazah
What is the animal you will commonly find on the haft seen?
Goldfish
What is the most popular sport in Iran?
Soccer
What is the name of a famous Persian salad that originated from a city in southern Iran?
Salad Shirazi
Who were the two members of an incredibly popular Iran pop duo formed in 1985? They were known for songs Ameneh, Yasamin...
Andy & Kouros
House
Khaneh
What is the name of the holiday celebrated before Nowruz. It is usually celebrated in the evening by performing rituals such as jumping over bonfires and lighting off firecrackers and fireworks.
Chaharshanbe Suri
What is the currency of Iran?
Iranian Rial
What is the incredibly popular spice used in Iranian cooking notorious for its expensive retail price?
Saffron
What is the name of the famous music / dance style which stems from Iran's south, around the Persian Gulf region? The name of this music / dance style can be translated to “of the port”.
Bandari
Friend
Doost
In Iran, how long do the Nowruz holidays last?
Thirteen days
Between 1598 and1722, during the reign of the Safavid Empire, what city was the capital of Persia?
Esfahan
What is the classic dish many Iranians serve for dinner on Nowruz?
Sabzi polo mahi
Hayedeh has been widely described as one of the most popular and influential musicians of Iran. What was the name of her younger sister who was also a famous singer in Iran?
Mahasti
Blue
Abi
What are the 7 “S”’s on the Haft-Seen?
Sabzeh, Samanu, Senjed, Seer, Seeb, Somagh, Serkeh
What is the highest mountain in Iran?
Mount Damavand
What is the name of the secret ingredient to most Iranian food? It is a sour liquid made from unripe grapes.
Ab gooreh
What is the stage name of Faegheh Atashin? She is regarded as a pop icon, one of the most popular and prolific entertainers in Iran, with a career that has spanned over six decades.
Googoosh
Fire
Atash