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 ...

The food is made with a whole variety of ingredients and takes a long time to cook. That is why the Sholeh-Qalamkar broth is known as a food which is usually served as Nazri and on some special ...

Iranians distribute food for needy people during the Ashura mourning feast, in the village of Shekar-Ab north-west Tehran, Iran, November 24, 2012. (Abedin Taherkenareh/EPA) By Jason Rezaian ...

Iranian migrants Mahshid Babzartabi and Gilava Pour say Ramadan food traditions are a way to preserve cultural identity and foster community in their Australian homes.