An Iranian Solstice Tradition: Keeping the Light Alive
Artist: Ahmad Barakizadeh
By Kayhan Life Staff
On the longest night of the year, December 21, Iranians do not retreat from the darkness—they face it together. Shab-e Yalda, the ancient celebration of the winter solstice, has endured...
Nowruz 2585, Iran Looks Beyond the Islamic Republic
Artist: Behnam Mohammadi
By Kayhan Life Staff
On March 20, Iranians celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year. It arrives with the spring equinox and has roots in ancient traditions of renewal that predate Islam. For many, it...
The Ayatollah’s Launchpad: Drought Below, Warheads Above
Artist: Behnam Mohammadi
By: Kayhan Life Staff
Iran is entering its fifth consecutive year of severe water shortages, with more than 40 cities — including the capital, Tehran — now experiencing regular rationing and prolonged disruptions in...
The Coronavirus Pandemic: China & the World Health Organization
By Behnam Mohammadi
"The Chinese government was heavily criticized by Europe, the United States and other democratic countries for giving the World Health Organization (WHO) false information about COVID-19 and its spread. The WHO also...
