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A Glimpse into Contemporary Iranian Passing
Remembrance events in modern Iranian culture
As an Iranian-American, I spent the first five years of my life in Tehran before moving permanently to the US. I have experienced both the traditional Islamic Iranian funeral in Iran and the contemporary ceremony in America. Despite the fact … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Death ceremony, end-of-life, Iran, Iranian Americans, Life Celebrations, Middle East, Persian culture, Remembrance
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