For over 600 years carpets from Anatolia, Turkey and Persia have been used in Catholic ceremony and religious paintings by ...

Traditionally, one of the most important symbols of the day is the “haft sin.” The haft sin is a table that, for the day of and days surrounding Nowruz, becomes home to items in Persian culture that ...

Monkeys: In Hindu mythology, monkeys are sacred due to their association with Hanuman, the monkey god who embodies strength, loyalty, and courage. Hanuman's devotion to Rama in the Ramayana has made ...

From ancient Persia to present-day Lafayette, the tradition of dyeing Easter eggs reflects a deep history of faith, renewal and more. What to know ...