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.

 

Safavid era Miniature depicting the story of King Jamshid from Shahnameh

Safavid era Miniature depicting the story of King Jamshid from Shahnameh

A miniature from a copy of Ferdawsi’s Shahnameh. “Rakhsh Kills an Attacking Lion While Rustam Sleeps” 1460-1480

A miniature from a copy of Ferdawsi’s Shahnameh. “Rakhsh Kills an Attacking Lion While Rustam Sleeps” 1460-1480

“Sam Meets Rostam” 16 Century Persian Miniature depicting the story of Rostam from Shahnameh

“Sam Meets Rostam” 16 Century Persian Miniature depicting the story of Rostam from Shahnameh

“Feridun Crossing Arvandrood” Safavid era Persian miniature depicting the story of Feridun from Shahnameh

“Feridun Crossing Arvandrood” Safavid era Persian miniature depicting the story of Feridun from Shahnameh

Historical Persian Miniature depicting the Story of Manoucher from Shahnameh 

Historical Persian Miniature depicting the Story of Manoucher from Shahnameh 

Statue of Arash the Archer, Izeh, Iran
Arash the Archer is a heroic archer-figure of Iranian oral tradition and folklore.

Statue of Arash the Archer, Izeh, Iran

Arash the Archer is a heroic archer-figure of Iranian oral tradition and folklore.

Mount Damvand, Iran
Damavand is The highest peak in Iran. it’s also the highest point in the Middle East and the highest volcano in all of Asia.

Mount Damvand, Iran

Damavand is The highest peak in Iran. it’s also the highest point in the Middle East and the highest volcano in all of Asia.

Iranian Cartoons, Rostam
Rostam Is the National hero of Iran, he is the main character of the Persian book of Kings Shahnameh 

Iranian Cartoons, Rostam

Rostam Is the National hero of Iran, he is the main character of the Persian book of Kings Shahnameh