Persian Foods
Made with yogurt, mint, and cucumber, this simple dish is an Iranian staple.
What is maast o khiyar?
This Persian festival is celebrated on the first day of spring.
What is Nowrooz?
This Persian concept/phrase is used to describe when someone offers you something, but is understood as a polite refusal, not to be taken literally.
What is 'tarrof'?
Founded by Cyrus the Great in 550 BCE, this empire grew to become the largest in the world at its height.
What is the Achaemenid Empire?
This Persian singer came to the US in the early 2000s after taking a 20 year hiatus from singing after the 1979 revolution.
Who is Googoosh?
This lamb dish is usually served with tomatoes and onions.
What is kabob koobideh?
On this holiday, Iranians jump over the fire to cleanse themselves of bad luck before the new year.
What is chaharshanbe soori?
This term of endearment, meaning "my dear" or "my darling," is commonly used in Persian to express affection for loved ones.
What is 'azizam'?
The ruins of this ancient Persian ceremonial capital still stand in modern-day Iran.
What is Persepolis?
This early leader of the Persian Empire is credited with documenting the first Declaration of Human Rights
Who is Cyrus the Great?
What is fesenjoon?
This ancient Persian festival marks the longest night of the year, celebrated with poetry and watermelon.
What is Shabe Yalda?
This affectionate phrase, meaning "I’d sacrifice myself for you" is used to show deep love or admiration for someone.
What is 'ghorboonet beram'?
This Iranian prime minister nationalized the country’s oil industry in 1951, challenging British control over Iranian oil.
Who is Mohammad Mossadegh?
This famous Persian director has released many award winning films, including two Oscars for Best International Feature Film.
Who is Asghar Farhadi?
This stew is made with fenugreek, beans, and Persian lime.
What is ghormeh sabzi?
This Persian custom involves spreading a symbolic table with seven items starting with the letter 'S.'
What is haft-seen?
This word refers to one’s homeland or country, often used with great love and pride.
What is 'vatan'?
The 2009 protests that erupted after allegations of election fraud in Iran’s presidential election.
What is the Green revolution?
This extremely famous poet is often looked to as a way of “fortune telling” on the longest night of the year.
Who is Hafez?