The history of the development of the city of Isfahan

As the third largest city in Iran, after Tehran and Mashhad, Isfahan is located in the center and heart of Iran.

The Knowledge of Brewing Traditional Nooshabadi Coffee:

The Heritage Drink!

Coffee has been popular in Nooshabad since about 450 to 500 years ago; however, it is not known when Nooshabadi coffee and its modern brewing method was invented.

The Skill of Chickpea Processing in Khomeini Shahr:

Chickpea Souvenirs!

Chickpea seeds are naturally hard and inedible, but in a few steps, they are turned into a delicious snack called nokhodchi (processed chickpeas).

Ta'ziyeh Dramas of Khomeyni Shahr:

A Tragedy Series

The ta’ziyeh dramas of Khomeyni Shahr are among the most spectacular ta’ziyeh performances in Isfahan Province, especially for photographers and tourists.

The Ritual of Hoom Babaei:

Children’s Myths of Ramadan

Nowadays, this belief has become a tradition, and on this night, a number of children, teenagers, and young people, called the Hoom Babaei group, go to the doors of houses after iftar and ask for help for the people in need.

The Traditional Ritual of Jirjirouni in Dastjerd Village:

The Proof of the Pudding Is in the Eating

The 27th of Ramadan is the best time to visit Dastjerd Village in Jarqavieh Olya District, which is located in the southeast of Isfahan, and participate in the Jirjirouni Ceremony.

A Muharram Ritual in Kashan:

Hexagon on the Shoulders

When it comes to the Muharram rituals of Kashan, the sixth day of Muharram is dedicated to carrying the hexagon.

The Ritual of Zanjir-Zani in Rehnan:

Mourners’ March in Rehnan

Rehnan is a historical district in the western part of Isfahan City. It is at a distance of about 10 km from the center of the city.

The Ritual of Cooking Samanou in Shahreza:

Winter’s Charity

Cooking samanou in Shahreza is more common in winter, on the nights of the death or birth anniversaries of the Imams, and in the last week of the year for the Nowruz table.

A Rainmaking Ritual in Azaran Village, Kashan County:

Staring at the Sky

Having disappeared in most parts of Iran, the celebration of Abrizan (Tirgan) is still breathing in a valley named Abderaz, which stretches on the slopes of Mount Chal-Azaran, the second highest mountain of Kashan.

Wedding Traditions in Isfahan:

The Brides of Isfahan

Women of the boy’s family choose a girl for him and then go to her family’s house in order to meet the girl and become more familiar with each other.

The Festival of Rose and Rose Water:

The Miraculous Aroma of Rose Water

During the spring and specifically from mid-April to mid-May, Kashan County becomes one of the most important tourist destinations in Iran due to the traditional ceremony of golab-giri or making rose water.