Iran - The Culture

by Joanne Richter

Book Overview

Faith and tradition are at the center 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,...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0778793176
• ISBN13: 9780778793175
• Release Date: March 2005
• Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.7" x 11.3"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7