Iran has a wonderful history.

Persian culture was the dominant culture in the Middle East for centuries.

From persia came great artists, philosophers, poets and architecture.

Today Iran is very different from the old days but many traditions still remain.

Iran has a great literary history. Iranian poetry is very popular around the world.

Iranian new year 'Norouz' is on March 21st. It celebrates the first day of spring.

Most Iranians are Shiite Muslims. There are also Sunni muslims and a Jewish community.

Iranians use three different calenders. The most popular is the solar calender.