Iran (Persian: ایران Irān [ʔiːˈɾɒːn] ( listen)), also known as Persia (/ˈpɜːrʒə/), officially the Islamic Republic of Iran (Persian: جمهوری اسلامی ایران Jomhuri-ye Eslāmi-ye Irān ( listen)), is a sovereign state in Western Asia. With over 81 million inhabitants, Iran is the world's 18th-most-populous country. Comprising a land area of 1,648,195 km (636,372 sq mi), it is the second-largest country in the Middle East and the 17th-largest in the world. Iran is bordered to the northwest by Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan, to the north by the Caspian Sea, to the northeast by Turkmenistan, to the east by Afghanistan and Pakistan, to the south by the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, and to the west by Turkey and Iraq. The country's central location in Eurasia and Western Asia, and its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, give it geostrategic importance. Tehran is the country's capital and largest city, as well as its leading economic and cultural center.
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Shabneshini (Iranian Night Gathering) is one of Iran's long-standing traditions which has left many sweet and memorable memories for Iranians. Iranian families night gatherings have certain customs that are a symbol of Iranians’ family reunion. At this Traditional Persian Night, we want to make you familiar with this beautiful tradition and show you some of the customs associated with the Iranian night gathering. Also, this event creates the opportunity for you to touch and become more familiar with Persian culture, customs, traditions, literature and music. Event Schedule: 07:00 PM – 08:15 PM Part 1 08:15 PM – 08:45 PM Serving fruits, tea, cake, etc. 08:45 PM – 09:15 PM Part 2 09:15 PM – 10:00 PM A delicious three course dinner Notes: 1. A minimum of four participants are required for the event to be held. 2. If you have difficulty sitting on the floor during performance and mealtime, please state in advance so that chairs can be provided. 3. The ingredients of all of the dishes have been stated in the “About Event” page of our website. In case you have allergies to any of these foods or food components, please let us know in advance to make necessary arrangements. 4. Reservations are necessary.
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The City Theater is a performing arts complex in Tehran, the capital of Iran. It contains several performance spaces including the halls of Charsou, Qashqai, Saye, and the main hall. The complex was designed by architect Ali Sardar Afkhami in the 1960s,and opened in 1972. After the 1979 Revolution, the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has overseen its operation.
RooBeRoo Mansion is a multidisciplinary arts institution, founded in 2016. This artistic institution has attracted a great deal of attention as an active cultural hub situated in Tehran’s theater district. This institution consists of several beautifully designed locations including a gallery, a multifunctional performance studio, bookstore, gift shop and an outdoor cafe .
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