The Painting on the Tile

Not as much beautiful and artistic as the original one, but nice! This is an Iranian painting style.

Qajari Girl

I really interested in the way she is dressed. We have many heritage from Qajar era. I offer you to visit here if you like to know more!

The Last Week of Year II

Last night was the traditional Persian celebration; Chahar-shanbe Suri. This is a unique and old celebration that Iranians have at the night last Wednesday of year. This custom was available in ancient Iran (Persia) and nowadays it is still alive. Since we were yet busy with our spring-cleaning yesterday and the last night of Mashhad was too cold and rainy, I stayed at home and could not take any photo from Chahar-shanbe Suri. If you like to know about this tradition please follow the link above.

Now Let's see the series II of my photos from The Last Week of Year!

The Last Week of Year I

We have just 3 days to finish the year 1387. Every things show us the spring. I can feel the smell of flowers well. People are busy with their shopping these days as they seem so happy and hopeful with all their life's difficulties. A week before Nowruz we have "Beneficence Celebration". Iran's government builds many stations in streets to collect people's charities for poor families. This is the best way that we can divide all our joys with others.
Today morning, I went out with my mom to shop since 8:00 Am and it was so enjoyable to take photo for me. I always loved the last week of the year, the lovely city of the last week is a different one and I am sure that such city is just in IRAN. I wish you could be here and feel the smell of LOVE and PEACE here.

Sabzeh , one of 7 sin 's (or 7 "S") Elements - wheat, barley or lentil sprouts growing in a dish - symbolizing rebirth

Different types of Sabzeh and flower for 7 sin table

Sonbol- the fragrant hyacinth flower , another elements of 7 sin that symbolizing the coming of spring

In the confectionery, people buy their favorite sweet such as traditional Iranian pastries like baghlava for new year and their gusts (this is a custom that people have gathering parties with their relatives in the new year). The number 88 shows the year 1388.

I could see the 7 sin sets in all sores today, like this antique one

Municipality tries to clean all parts of the city and paint the equipments

In the traditional way, Iranians have roast fish with steamed rice & vegetables for the first dinner of New Year

And we bought fish & fresh vegetables, too.

I will post more photos on my next update. I offer you do not miss my these days post ;)

Villager woman

While I was walking in the Kang alleys,I found that the local people are so different with other villages’s people.The reason may be is the long distance between Kang and the city.They are not happy people although they are so kind.The other reason would be the bad economic gesture of the village.
The woman in my today’s photo kept a hen in a strange way. Just see !

Weekend in the Kang Village

Last Friday,We went to Kang village for our project. As you see, we were a group of Architecture students from Azad university.Nice and memorable picnic we had :)

The unique architecture of the village

We had some hot soup after walking in the village

My classmates,Boys and Girls

And This is me!

Around Iran # 5 : Abyaneh Village

Abyaneh is one of the well known villages in Esfahan province, in addition to which it boasts of a pleasant climate. The same is located in the northwestern slopes of the Karkas Mountains and at a distance of 28 km. from the city of Natanz. The architectural facet in this village along with the rituals and apparel of its inhabitants is a sight to witness. The Jame' mosque of this vicinity with its historical wooden altar dating to 776 AH, and its wooden pulpit dating to 466 AH. and an inscription in the 'kufi' script is greatly valued both as a historical and religious monument.

Sunshade or "Saabaat" in Farsi

Women in the traditional clothes

Money isn't everything. See how cultures measure wealth!

For more information about Iranians tourist attractions, I strongly recommend you to visit the ITT website!

Photograph Exhibition

Since few days ago, we have started a photograph exhibition in our university. I told you before that I want to take apart in this competition and exposition so I gave some of my photos and fortunately 3 of them are sent for the final judgment J
Saturday will be the last day of this exhibition and the winner will be selected. I am not sure if I will win or not, something is important for me is that I could take apart in this exhibition and I could share my photos. As well as I could knew more about others's eyes and subjects in photography.

The most impressive photo that I saw there which is taken by Mr.Sharif Hoseini

One of my photos is on this sheet! You have seen it before on the blog.Can you find it?!

Surveying Class

Yesterday morning at university,I saw the new group of students in the surveying class.I just remembered 3 years ago when I had this class in a hot summer.We surveyed all parts of the university.although I got a bad mark for this lesson,although it was a difficult course for me,I really enjoyed it!

Girls National Day

The Poster of Girls National day

Yesterday fell on the birthday of the Holy Lady "Fatemah Ma'soomah".She is the sister of "Imam Reza" and daughter of "Imam Mousa Kazem".The government has named this day "The National Day of Girls",So we had many celebrations and festivals for this nice day.I am happy that I live in a country which its government pays attention to women and girls and respect them and does not use them for the businesses and advertisements! Yes this is a sad reality that happens in many countries,Today.

Happy Girls day to all modest and noble girls!

Happy Girls day to me :)

North Of Mashhad,Kang Village

This is an alley in Kang Village.A very beautiful and unique place in Mashhad city and even Khorasan Province.Since I choose this Village for my university project,I go there every week.So will post more photos and explain you why it is unique ;)

Dina,You liked to see the donkey.Now,See! This is my Dad art in photography :D

Persian Woman in My Painting

Oh,See what I've found!

I drew it about 5 years ago when I was a high school student.A Persian woman is in my work that I did it with poster color on a piece of tile!

I miss that days...

Eid-e-Fetr

Yesterday was Eid-e-Fetr or Eid-ul-Fitr in Arabic.
Eid ul-Fitr or Id-ul-Fitr, often abbreviated to Eid, is a Muslim holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. Eid is an Arabic word meaning "festivity", while Fitr means "to break the fast" (and can also mean "nature", from the word "fitrah"); and so the holiday symbolizes the breaking of the fasting period. It is celebrated starting on the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal.

In the predominantly Shia culture of Iran, Eid is a highly personal event, and celebrations are often more muted. Called Eyde Fetr by most Iranians, charity is important on that day. Public Eid prayers are held in every Mosque and in public places. Visiting the elderly and gathering with families and friends is also very common. Typically, each Muslim family gives food to those in need. Payment of fitra or fetriye is obligatory for each Muslim.
Often meat or Kurbani (literally translated as sacrifice, for it is usually a young lamb or calf that is sacrificed for the occasion), which is an expensive food item in Iran, will be given by those in wealthier families to those who have less. The offering of meat is generally a part of the Eid-ul-Azha celebrations and sacrifices (Kurbani) are generally not given during the Eid-ul-fitr celebrations. The photo shows women in Eid prayer.
For more information please click here.

Side Trip: Mecca and Medina

Posted by Sara

Prophet Muhammad mosque


Prophet Muhammad mosque (interior view)

Muhammad; The prophet of kindnesses
Here is the prophet Muhammad mosque. Notice the style of Architecture. It is built in Shaam school (which is included the Byzantine school in Damascus). I love this kind of a Architecture. It always reminds me the Cathedral of Cordoba in Spain.

Shajareh mosque-pilgrims with white clothes

In Meead photos you saw the way that Men (pilgrims) wear white clothes. now in my photos you can also see how women are dressed for Hajj (umrah).

Medina, Sara-wearing Chador!

One of my important experiences was my optional style of wearing Hijab there. Yes, as you see I wear Chador. it was the first time that I used to wear it for such long time (15 days) and I should confess that it was so difficult, because I don’t try it in my country Iran. I just wear scarf and uniform here.

Masjid-Al-Haram (Prophet Abraham's Footprint Place in front of Kaaba)

Masjid-Al-Haram (Kaaba)

Recovering my lost photos was the most joyful event during these days. Although we save memories in our hearts, photos help us to remember more. It was my third trip to Medina and Mecca. I've been there one time when I was 11 and another one in 18 years old. Each time was a different experience. as a child, as a teenager and as a youth!

I can not describe it as well as I like. But I think today's photos would show you some of my personal point of view about these 2 holy cities; Mecca and Medina.

Hotel Homa

We went out yesterday evening to have some walk, with my parents and our guests. We walked to Hotel Homa where has a nice environment to spend some time: a traditional cafe, a small park, play ground and some shops.

Iranian Women

First thanks for showing interest in knowing more about Iranian women. As you may recognize, women in Iran wear Hijab in their own way.

Iranian Women's participation in various elections is indicative of their social and political activities. Their presence in the elections of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (Parliament), both as electors and candidates grew steadily in the past decade. In the presidential election in 1992, women constituted 44% of the entire body of voters.
Meanwhile, women's participation at executive and managerial levels has steadily increased, and key positions in planning and policy-making domains have been made available to women. 4.41% of general managers in Iran are women, and in important ministries like Health and Medical Education, Culture, and Higher Education, about 50% of the staff are women.


Reference: http://www.salamiran.org/index.html