Richter, Joanne.

Iran, the culture / Joanne Richter. - Rev. ed. - New York, NY : Crabtree Pub. Co., c2010. - 32 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm. - The lands, peoples, and cultures series. .

"A Bobbie Kalman Book." Includes index.

Crossroads of culture -- Islam -- Other faiths -- Observing religious holidays -- Nowrouz -- Stews, rice, and more -- The music of Iran -- Iranian dance -- Made by hand -- Persian carpets -- Living languages -- The written word -- Tell me a story.

Ancient religions, colorful dances, and sweet music all come alive in this fascinating, newly-revised book on Iran's culture. Learn how to celebrate the new year with the festival of Nowrouj, observe the holy month of Ramazan and why Iranians jump over the sacred fire on the winter festival of Chaharshanbeh Suri. Discover the delights of delicious Iranian cuisine and even how to cook a sweet rice dish! Iran's traditional crafts of carpet-weaving, pottery, and metalwork come alive through full-color photographs and illustrations.

ISBN: 9780778796480 (pbk. : alk. paper) 0778796485 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780778792789 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper) 0778792781 (reinforced library binding : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2009034651

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Iran--Civilization.
Iran--Social life and customs.

LC Class. No.: DS266 / .R53 2010

Dewey Class. No.: 955