Are there any bars in Iran?

Alcohol tests taken from drivers in Tehran in the period of 20 April-20 May 2012 showed that 26\% of them were drunk. Because the country has no public bars or similar venues, consumption of alcohol takes place at home, behind closed doors.

Can Tourists drink alcohol in Iran?

Alcohol in Iran for tourists Alcohol in Iran is illegal for tourists just as it is for anyone else. And it is not sold or served in cafes, restaurants, and hotels or anywhere else around the country.

How does marriage work in Iran?

A man can marry up to four women at one time; women can only marry one husband. A woman needs a male guardian’s consent — either from her father or paternal grandfather—to marry. Muslim women cannot marry non-Muslim men, while Muslim men can marry Jews, Christians or Zoroastrians.

Do you have to wear hijab in Iran?

In Iran, since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, the hijab has become compulsory. all the women are required to wear loose-fitting clothing and a headscarf in public.

What is it like to live in Iran?

“Iranians, especially the younger generation, are very well educated and excited about discussing politics and culture with foreigners—especially Westerners,” Zuder says. “Every day, someone new invited me into their home to share a meal, or offered to show me around.”

What are some of the best things to do in Iran?

Many Iranians are very proud of Tehran’s Milad Tower; not only is it the tallest tower in the country (and the sixth tallest in the world), but the structure’s 12 floors also include an observation deck, a rotating restaurant, and a number of public art galleries. Plus, the view is tough to beat.

What is it like to visit Tehran?

Photographer Samuel Zuder journeys to Tehran and beyond—and finds the hospitality not just warm but downright humbling. Iran has a beautiful and diverse landscape,” says photographer Samuel Zuder. “But in order to experience the depth of the country, you need to meet the Iranian people.”

What is nature like in North Iran?

Nature in Tehran feels so… artificial. It’s no real surprise then that most Iranians regularly drive up to the north of Iran, where the landscape is quite different from the rest in the sense that it is much greener. Maklavan, Gilan Province, Iran. Wikipedia Commons License.