Unlock the Secrets of Nowruz: A Celebration of Renewal and Ancient Wisdom
What a magnificent way to welcome the Spring Equinox—with a heartfelt Nowruz celebration. This moment symbolizes renewal, balance, and a deep connection to nature’s rhythms. I’ve always cherished the traditional and cultural practices passed down through generations, especially those that…
Native Lessons: What They Don’t Teach You In School About The Persian Empire
I’ll get straight to the point ↓ America’s Founding Fathers based much of the constitution on the ideals of the Persian Empire. To begin → I should mention that my education started in Germany, which means my base was foreign. A big…
The Courageous Women of Persia: The Rise of Tala Raassi
I believe that Persian women carry within them the courage and strength of Iran’s historic heart. The kind of bravery you hear about in stories and fairy tales — the kind of heroines like Tala Raassi. I often talk about my…
My United States was Founded on Religious Freedoms Inspired by Ancient Persia
America the Persian I love my country. As a citizen of the United States of America I take great pride in the ideals that this country was founded on in 1776. After escaping from – and revolting against – the…
The Persian Parade in NYC // it’s the Year of 2575 (2016)
Follow me on Snapchat 👻 @WhatTheDoost for videos of the Persian parade & more! In honor of Spring and the Persian new year 2575, Madison Avenue was packed with proud Middle Easterners celebrating the Persian parade. A colorful sea of green, red,…
International Women’s Day // My Middle Eastern Muses
In honor of International Women’s Day, I wanted to highlight some Middle Eastern women who’ve greatly inspired me. Although women of all backgrounds are deserving of praise and recognition, these were and are the women who rose to great heights…
Iran & Afghanistan Unite Over Indian Rice
The Queens of Iran & Afg, Laila Forouhar & Naghma, in this super catchy and cute advertisement for Saffa Rice <3
When Your GPS Sends You to the Wrong Location // U.S. Sailors End up in Iran’s Waters
I woke up this morning and saw that Obama is taking questions via twitter again #POTUS — then I saw that the hashtag #IHaveADreamFor2016 is trending — I took the opportunity to express my vision: #IHaveADreamFor2016 to live in a world…
How to Make the Healthiest & Most Delicious Persian Salad Shirazi
Food is best at its freshest! And one of my favorites is the most famous Persian style salad, the Shirazi. The dish can be served in many ways. But the key ingredients are cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions. My mom…