This book is suitable for children of ages 9-14. Faith and tradition are at the centre of life in the Islamic Republic of Iran. "Iran: The Culture" describes how daily prayer, religious holidays, and annual pilgrimages to holy sites keep Islam alive in the hearts of Iranians. The country's ancient arts are also celebrated including carpet making, calligraphy, and tilework. Other topics include: the creation of a Muslim state; Shi'i, Sunni and Sufi religions; holidays such as Ramadan, Ashura, Nawruz, and Islamic Republic Day; the rebirth of dance and music; pottery, painting, and carpet weaving; impressive public squares, palaces, and mosques.
- ISBN10 077879685X
- ISBN13 9780778796855
- Publish Date 19 November 2009
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 6 September 2013
- Publish Country CA
- Imprint Crabtree Publishing Co,Canada
- Format Paperback
- Pages 32
- Language English