It’s an ancient Persian tradition that the people cook food and give it to others, including the poor, friends and family, in their religious ceremonies. This charity food or free food, is called ...

But in Iran, such sacred rituals are complemented by a modern twist, as residents race around this city to take advantage of copious supplies of free food. Known as nazri, the food is considered ...

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Sholeh-Qalamkar broth is a traditional Iranian meal with a rather ... which is also distributed among people as Nazri (votive food offering), especially in the holy month of ...

It’s served on all occasions, from Persian New Year celebrations to when people have a cold (due to its nutritional value). It’s also a common ‘nazri’ dish – cooked food given to others ...

Nazri, a Persian term for a votive offering, is a cultural and religious practice designed to strengthen community bonds and express gratitude. This often involves preparing and distributing food ...