Imam mosque in Esfahan

excerpts from the Koran decorated around the entrance in beautiful blue tiles and mosaics!

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Iran starting with Persian/Farsi (random blog)

May 2nd 2007
During the past few years, I wished for all the educational institutions I attended to offer either Persian or Arabic. The script seemed so beautiful and enchanting, when I saw excerpts from the Koran embedded in the kufic style in tiles upon the surfaces of mosques. I've also enjoyed the famous poetry of poets as Ferdowsi, Khayyam and Sa'adi. A while before my trip to Iran, I'd already learned ... read more

Middle East » Iran

Known as Persia until 1935, Iran became an Islamic republic in 1979 after the ruling monarchy was overthrown and the shah was forced into exile. Conservative clerical forces established a theocratic system of government with ultimate political author... ... read more

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