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Sit beneath a sky of lanterns and experience the ancient Persian tradition, the Night of Yalda. Experience the gorgeous centuries-old Persian and Afghan traditions marking the winter solstice, the ...

Middle Eastern cuisine is full of diverse flavors that encompass way more than just kebabs and hummus. Here are some of our ...

Uncover the ancient roots of Syrian Christian Christmas in Kerala. Learn about the 25-day fast, the Duck Roast feast, and the ...

Despite hailing from different regions, paneer and tofu share an intriguing number of parallels; however, the two ingredients ...

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In an exclusive interview with Mehr News Agency, Japan’s ambassador to Iran, Tamaki Tsukada, elaborated on the shared ...

Thaha Ibrahim runs the last Jewish embroidery shop in India's Kochi - and keeps the memory of an unusual friendship alive.

Behind Iran’s ancient sites and legendary hospitality, women are holding together a tourism industry shaped by sanctions and ...