Monthly Archives: March 2009

Nowruz 1388 Scuba Diving Video

Finally the Scuba video I promised you.

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First Iranian National Anthem

Salamati-ye Shah was the first national anthem of Persia (Iran). It was used from the time of Mozzafar al-Din Shah Qajar until 1933, when it was replaced by Sorood-e Shahanshahi Iran, which praised the Pahlavis. The music was composed by … Continue reading

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Happy Nowruz 1388

I went scuba diving at the Balmorhea State Park in west Texas a few days ago, and I decided to celebrate the Persian new year with fishes underwater. I will upload some videos to youtube soon. Happy Nowruz!!

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Kindness to Mahi ghermez (Goldfish): Changing a Tradition

  We are spreading a message to Iranians, Tajiks, Afghans, and others to join us in not using a “goldfish,” at their Haft Sin table. Our Nowrouz celebration will begin soon and it is beautiful time of the year which … Continue reading

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The AP Stylebook dictates proper name usage for the Persian Gulf

The following is taken from the Associated Press’ Stylebook, which is a style and usage guide used on newspapers and in journalism classes in the United States. Use this long established name for the body of water off the southern … Continue reading

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