Nowruz Sayyad: A New Day for the Prey and the Hunter

Nowruz SayyadExploring the mysterious ritual of the ancient island of Qeshm Nowruz Sayyad: A New Day for the Prey and the Hunter Nowruz Sayyad is an ancient ceremony held by southern Iranian people in Qeshm island to celebrate the beginning of the main fishing season. In the southern parts of Iran, the sea and fishing play a very significant role in the daily life of people. Living in the islands like Qeshm, which are located next to the Persian Gulf, means the life of the locals is hugely dependent on the sea. Here, sea means life, as it brings vitality to the people who rely on it for their food. Fishing is a major part of the island’s people lives and different seasons and periods are defined according to its cycles. Unlike other parts of Iran which celebrate the costumery Nowruz in late March, local people in south celebrate their  ... “Nowruz Sayyad: A New Day for the Prey and the Hunter”

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5 Best City Walks in Tehran

5 Best City Walks in TehranThese are the most scenic walks in Tehran Top 5 Places to Walk in TehranThere’s no more way to explore a city and get to know the locals than to pound the streets, and walking tours have become so popular that many cities offer endless themed routes to keep the tourists on their toes. At SURFIRAN, we decided to introduce the most attractive walking routes. In spite of the fact that Tehran is Iran’s capital, it is among the most underestimated cities in regard to its touristic attractions. Often, Tehran gets eliminated from the list of tourists or is replaced with another city in Iran. But I can assure you that would be a great mistake, and I don’t say this just because I am deeply in love with this city! Tehran is a cosmopolitan, yet historic city that has its own charm. As well  ... “5 Best City Walks in Tehran”

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