Iran

SHORT INFORMATION

Religions of Iran

Twelver Shi'i Islam is totally dominating the Iranian society, not only as creed, but also with its impact on the political system.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Iranian New Year

Iranians are mostly Muslims and celebrate the New Year on the first day of their spring.

SHORT INFORMATION

Currency in Iran

The currency in Iran, or the money used, is called the rial (pronounced ‘reeyaal’). The rial is like the dollar or a pound in that is made up of 100 pieces, in Iran called dinars. However, due to high inflation one riyal is worth so little that no fraction of it is really used on a day to day basis.