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ای (Ey) in Persian: Let’s Break It Down!
Ever wondered what the Persian ای (ey) actually means? Depending on how you use it, it can mean "Hey," "O," or "Oh," and sometimes, well… something in between. Let’s break...
ای (Ey) in Persian: Let’s Break It Down!
Ever wondered what the Persian ای (ey) actually means? Depending on how you use it, it can mean "Hey," "O," or "Oh," and sometimes, well… something in between. Let’s break...
A National Win: In the Shadow of the Cypress
A Couple Representing Iranian Women and Men Today, I was super energized—happy and courageous. The great news of In the Shadow of the Cypress winning an award, thanks to the...
A National Win: In the Shadow of the Cypress
A Couple Representing Iranian Women and Men Today, I was super energized—happy and courageous. The great news of In the Shadow of the Cypress winning an award, thanks to the...
Wait… Mehregan is the Persian Valentine’s Day?!
I was scrolling the other day when I stumbled upon a reel claiming that Mehregan is the Persian Valentine’s Day—and I thought, No way! Mehregan is a beautiful festival, but it...
Wait… Mehregan is the Persian Valentine’s Day?!
I was scrolling the other day when I stumbled upon a reel claiming that Mehregan is the Persian Valentine’s Day—and I thought, No way! Mehregan is a beautiful festival, but it...
Rabe’eh Balkhi (رابعه بلخی):The first known fem...
Rabe’eh Balkhi (رابعه بلخی) is often regarded as the first known female poet in Persian literature. Most of her life is considered to be obscure.[1] Living in the 10th century, she...
Rabe’eh Balkhi (رابعه بلخی):The first known fem...
Rabe’eh Balkhi (رابعه بلخی) is often regarded as the first known female poet in Persian literature. Most of her life is considered to be obscure.[1] Living in the 10th century, she...
Valentine Vs. Sepandarmazgan
Valentine Vs. Sepandarmazgan, Do they even fall into the same category? A straightforward answer would be No. Why? 1. Purpose and who/what each celebrate: Valentine's Day today is widely recognized as...
Valentine Vs. Sepandarmazgan
Valentine Vs. Sepandarmazgan, Do they even fall into the same category? A straightforward answer would be No. Why? 1. Purpose and who/what each celebrate: Valentine's Day today is widely recognized as...
Poetry break: Molana's Poem (Rumi) Pronunciatio...
Welcome to the first chapter of ‘Poetry Break’ /Zang-e She’r/ (زنگ شعر). In Zang-e She’r, we’ll explore the correct pronunciation and meaning of verses from different Persian poets. The goal...
Poetry break: Molana's Poem (Rumi) Pronunciatio...
Welcome to the first chapter of ‘Poetry Break’ /Zang-e She’r/ (زنگ شعر). In Zang-e She’r, we’ll explore the correct pronunciation and meaning of verses from different Persian poets. The goal...