In Iran, tea (chai) is not merely a warm drink or a convenient refreshment; it is the beating heart of national life and an indispensable social doctrine. From early morning family breakfasts to late-night business negotiations, a steaming pot of
While much of the modern world welcomes the new year on January 1st, millions across Central and Western Asia celebrate a tradition that predates modern calendars by millennia. Known as Nowruz—which translates directly to “New Day”—the Iranian New Year marks