Medically reviewed by Karina Tolentino, RD Pectin is a dietary soluble fiber found in the cell walls of fruits and vegetables ...

Hundreds of people gathered in Srinigar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on Friday, for a leech therapy clinic. Friday is the start of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and it is traditionally believed that ...

More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.

Just as spring is a time for rebirth, the Persian New Year is a time to celebrate new life. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox, which this year is on Thursday, March 20. This celebration of ...

As winter fades in the Northern Hemisphere and the days grow longer, millions of people prepare to welcome Nowruz, the ...

Ahead of Nowruz I was struck with a desire to cook with my mom — something we hadn't done before. Here's what I learned ...

I wanted to cook a recipe of rice and dates that ties me to my Iranian roots. Just one problem: I had no idea what I was ...

The global saffron market is projected to grow from USD 337.9 million in 2024 to USD 687.8 million by 2034, expanding at a ...

The Human Rights Activists in Iran said the man, who was allegedly suspected of carrying smuggled goods, was shot by officers while passing through a street. Click here for the full story in Persian.

With its bountiful use of fruits in many forms (pomegranate molasses, sun-dried limes), vibrant inclusion of fragrant and fresh herbs, and symbolic thread of saffron throughout, Persian cuisine ...

Though Los Angeles is more known for its Persian restaurants, these days, New York can hold its own. With a flock of new restaurant openings, New York Persians are taking their hometown cuisine to ...