Qom, the core of Conservative Iran
The 1979 Muslim Revolution was based here
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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 autho... [read more]
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 autho... [read more] Blog: Fundamentalist Iran
Date: November 10th 2009
For more of my blogs about Iran, please visit The Real Iran and Tourist Iran To label Iranian people as ‘fundamentalist’ would be an absurd generalization. It carries as much truth as the flipside proclamation; that western culture is inherently evil an ... read more
Date: November 10th 2009
For more of my blogs about Iran, please visit The Real Iran and Tourist Iran To label Iranian people as ‘fundamentalist’ would be an absurd generalization. It carries as much truth as the flipside proclamation; that western culture is inherently evil an ... read more
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I an a nomad of Canadian origin that has been exploring the various corners of the world over the better part of the last 10 years. My education is in Anthropology and Religious Studies, with a focus on Buddhism and Asian culture. I wrote my thesis on the independence movement in Tibet, and immediately upon completion of it I journeyed directly to Tibet to have one of my most emotional travel experiences to date.
I have taught English in Thailand, Korea, China, and for the last 3 years, Taiwan. For once in my life I am sitting still and have no major travel pla... full info
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