LA Celebrates Nowruz, The Persian New Year, in Style
By Fred Parvaneh
Nowruz (meaning 'new day' in Persian) is an ancient celebration rooted in Zoroastrianism that marks the beginning of the New Year. Nowruz coincides with the vernal equinox, meaning the first day of...
Daughter of American Jailed in Iran Has No Confidence in U.S.
The daughter of environmentalist Morad Tahbaz, imprisoned by Iran, said on Saturday (April 22) she had lost confidence in U.S. President Joe Biden's efforts to free her father.
STORY: Mr Tahbaz, an Iranian-American who also holds...
Video Interview With Yasmine Pahlavi, Wife of Prince Reza Pahlavi
By Azadeh Karimi and Ali Eshtiagh
Yasmine Pahlavi is the wife of the former Iranian Crown Prince, Reza Pahlavi. She is a children’s rights lawyer, and has played an active role in highlighting the plight...
VIDEO: Magic of Persia LA Gala Raises More Than $200,000
By Fred Parvaneh
The fourth Los Angeles held by the Magic of Persia (MOP) -- titled “From Tehran With Love” and held during the week of Frieze LA -- raised a total of $206,000.
Curated by...
Iranians in LA Demonstrate in Support of Iran Protests; Sattar Joins In
By Fred Parvaneh
Southern California boasts the largest concentration of Iranians in the world outside of Iran. Los Angeles, affectionately known as “Tehrangeles,” is home to a populous Iranian-American community.
On Sunday at 2:00 pm, a...
