Life of Rumi
The first week dedicated to the Sufi world begins today, starring Jalal al-Din Rumi, considered one of the greatest mystics in history Birth in Afghanistan and wanderings Jalal al-Din, later…
History of Tabriz, the capital of the Iranian Caucasus
Tabriz is one of the few cities in Iran to have always been a point of reference for the country, so much so that it has long been its capital…
Shab-e Yalda, the “Persian Christmas”
One of the most important and particular moments of the whole Persian world, a very strong bond between Christianity and Zoroastrianism both in terms of meaning and form. Impossible not…
Religions in Lebanon: the Shiites
Always present in the area, the Shiites form, together with the Sunnis, the largest community in Lebanon, with a history that has always been linked to resistance. Shiites forever As…
The Kurdish Nowruz and Turkey, a difficult relationship
We have already told you about Nowruz, but today we focus on the Kurdish Nowruz and the latter's relationship with Turkey. The Kurdish Nowruz and Turkey, a difficult relationship According…
The origins of the Kurds, between legend and reality
The origins of the Kurds between reality and legend, the first step of our themed week starts from the first traces of this mythical people, dating back to millennia ago…
Esteghlal, the blue part of Tehran
After talking about the reds, today it's the blue's turn. We lend you Estghlal, the most international club in all of Iran. From bicycles to the crown In a very…
Persepolis, the red army of Tehran
We present Persepolis, the most successful team in Iran and the most popular in Asia, with a history behind it that crosses politics and revolutions. From the ashes of the…
The mosque of Djenné, in Mali, built entirely of bench, a variant of adobe
Adobe, the mud bricks
One of the most underrated materials in the world, with incredible affordability and impressive strength. Adobe was (and still is) one of the materials that most distinguish the Islamic world,…
“The Conference of the Birds ” by Farid ad Din Attar
The Conference of the Birds is considered the masterpiece of Farid ad Din Attar, teacher of the most famous Rumi, the work deals with a group of birds placed in…
