Islam holds fasting as one of the five pillars of faith, alongside the declaration of faith, prayer, giving to charity, and pilgrimage to Mecca....Read more

Dictators have used a variety of tactics to control the masses, ranging from propaganda and censorship to intimidation and violence....Read more

Behzad Bolour or Behzad Bolurforushan (born 23 March 1965) is one of the senior editors and producers of BBC Persian since 1990....Read more

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, has been celebrated for thousands of years in Iran and other countries in the Middle East and Central Asia....Read more

Schools have been around for centuries, with evidence of educational institutions dating back to ancient civilizations such as Ancient Greece and Rome....Read more

Choopan beat six other Men’s Open competitors to win the title, including runner-up and home country favorite Samson Dauda and bronze medalist Akim Williams of the U.S....Read more

Paris, the capital and cultural hub of France, has long been known as the City of Lights, the City of Love, and more recently, the City of Art....Read more

Life is short, and in the grand scheme of things, our time on this earth is but a mere blink of an eye....Read more

Faranak joined the BBC Persian service in 2010. She was born in L.A and grew up in Tehran. Before getting into journalism she was a kickboxing trainer, an English Teacher and even an ice-cream maker in Tehran....Read more

Old photos serve as valuable historical sources that provide a glimpse into the past. They offer a visual representation of life....Read more

When a celebrity turns their back on their people, it can have a significant impact on both their public image and their career....Read more

Peruvian officials say an Iranian man arrested for planning to kill an Israeli citizen is a member of IRGC's Quds Force, signaling Tehran's terror activities in the Western hemisphere....Read more

Since Thai Ngoc has not sought medical or scientific help to address his condition, the only people who can confirm this reality are those close to him....Read more

Airshows are thrilling events that showcase the incredible skills and capabilities of aviation. From acrobatic performances to demonstrations....Read more

Life during the Qajar dynasty in Iran was marked by a number of challenges and changes. The Qajar dynasty....Read more