Doostane Farsi Zabane Man, which translates from Persian (Farsi) to "My Persian-Speaking Friends," aims to increase friendship and cultural understanding between Iranians and Americans through a pen pal program between young citizens of Iran and the United States.

 

24 May is the anniversary of Liberation of Khorramshar in Iran. The Iraqi army captured the city on October 26, 1980 during Iran-Iraq war, but It was re-captured by the Iranian army on May 24, 1982. 

Top picture : The new welcome sign which was put in Khorramshar after the liberation of the city. The entire population of Iran was 36 Millions at the time.

Bottom picture : Iranian flags fly over the Central mosque of Khorrmshar after liberation.   

Zahra Nemati was the first Iranian woman to win a gold medal in Paralympic games.

She won a gold medal in Women’s archery individual W1/W2 class event at 2012 London Paralympics.

Peacock Throne, Golestan Palace, Tehran, Iran (Circa late 1800’s)

Peacock Throne, Golestan Palace, Tehran, Iran (Circa late 1800’s)

(Source: facebook.com)