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Muharram: A Holy Time in Iran

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As we ring in 2010, I’m reminded of our time in Iran in 2008, when we experienced Muharram – the first month of the Islamic calendar and a very holy time in Iran. This year, Muharram coincides with our Christmas and New Year. This photo essay shows some of the typical ceremonies happening now in […] Read More »

33km Gonbadli to Sarakhs

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Today we’re singing the praises of the humble hammam. We didn’t really start to use the public bathhouses until Bijan introduced us to them going across the Dasht-e-Kavir desert but now we’re converted. For only 5,000 Rials – about 50 U.S. cents – you get a scrub up in your own private room. What could […] Read More »