Peppas, Lynn.

Cultural traditions in Iran / Traditions in Iran. Iran. Lynn Peppas. - 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 29 cm. - Cultural traditions in my world. . - Cultural traditions in my world. .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Welcome to Iran -- Family celebrations -- Nowruz (New Year) -- Islamic Republic Day -- Sizdah Bedar -- Holidays honoring Ayatollah Khomeini -- Eid al-Adha -- Ramadan -- Eid al-Fitr -- Cultural festivals -- Ashura -- Oil Nationalization Day -- Birthday of Muhammad.

Describes the ways in which Iranians celebrate holidays with religious festivals, foods, and customs, and how the people of Iran celebrate family occasions.

"Guided reading: O"--Page 4 of cover.

ISBN: 9780778780618 0778780619

LCCN: 2014046722

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Festivals--Iran.
Holidays--Iran.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Iran--Social life and customs.