Cultural Customs

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• Perhaps burning Peganum harmala, commonly called wild rue, is one of the strangest customs of Iran from the point of view of foreign tourists! Iranian people believe that burning dried seeds of this plant is useful for warding off evil and purifying polluted air. --Farinaz
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• It is believed that before the arrival of the new year, all the houses and belongings should be clean and decorated. --Farinaz
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• In Iran, the last night of fall-called Yalda night- is celebrated, Iranians believe that this is the longest night of the year. In this night, Iranians go to their grandparents' houses and celebrate this night. --Farinaz
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• Once a person leaves the house in order to travel, Iranian families prepare a tray and place a Quran and a bowl of water in it. They believe that for safety during the journey, the traveler must kiss the Quran and pass under it three times. When the traveler leaves, his family pours water on the g --Farinaz
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• Iranians celebrate the last Wednesday before the New Year. They make fire and jump from the big fires they have made. --Farinaz
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• The floor of Iranian houses is carpeted, and it is impolite to enter with shoes. You must take your shoes off before entering. --Farinaz
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