https://www.youtube.com/embed/sve4jfY33Zc With a Muslim population of around 82,000,000 (or nearly 99.5% of the country), Iran is a hotspot for Islamic celebrations and observances.  In this article, you’ll learn about one of the most important dates on the Islamic calendar: Eid al-Adha (or Eid-e-Qorban in Persian pronunciation). From this holiday’s origins to how devoted Muslims celebrate it today, PersianPod101.com will guide you through everything you need to know.  Let’s get started! 1. What is Eid al-Adha? Eid al-Adha, often called "The Feast of the Sacrifice" in English, is one of the most important Muslim holidays worldwide.  It originates from the story of Ibrahim, who was willing to... Show more

Each year, Shia Muslims remember and mourn the Martyrdom of Imam Reza in Iran. This was a great tragedy for Shia Muslims of the time, and the effects of Imam Reza’s death are still felt today. In this article, you’ll learn a little about the history behind Imam Reza’s Martyrdom Anniversary, and how it affects Iranian culture today. At PersianPod101.com, we aim to make every aspect of your language-learning journey both fun and informative. Let’s get started! 1. What is Imam Reza’s Martyrdom Anniversary? On the anniversary of Imam Reza’s martyrdom, Shia Muslims deeply mourn the death and supposed murder of Imam Reza, also known as Ali Alridha. Serving as the eighth Shia Imam from 799 A.D. to 818 A.D., following the... Show more

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Are you currently debating whether or not to learn Persian? You aren't alone. Learning a new language requires a huge investment of time, and often money as well. That's why so many people are hesitant to spend the amount of effort required to become fluent in another language. However, learning a new language can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life and there are a number of reasons why you should start studying one... and start studying now! Click Here And Start Learning Persian With A FREE Account! More Opportunities That's right. It's not rocket science. A new language can open up many new doors. You're able to work in countries other than your own, leading to a world of new opportunities. It can also qualify... Show more

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1. Schedule your time. One of the most important factors in keeping your motivation up is developing it into a habit. Whether it be 20 minutes or 3 hours, schedule time to study every day and stick to it. Regular exposure solidifies what you learn and keeps you progressing. To make sure you stick to your routine, a great idea is to build a schedule for your day and decide that every day/Monday/weekend, you study from 6pm to 8pm. Just remember that 30 minutes a day, every day, is better than a binge 8-hour study session at the end of the week (though it’s obviously better than nothing). 2. Learn a word a day with our great Word of the Day learning tool. Trying to learn everything at once and getting overwhelmed by the sheer number... Show more

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Hi Listener, Want to speak more Persian in 2015? You need exposure to native Persian conversation from day 1. You need a Persian speaker to explain it all – the words, the grammar, and cultural nuances. And you get all of that in every single PersianPod101 lesson. In fact, we’re starting up a brand new season just in time for the New Year! Starting January 5th, 2015, we’ll be publishing brand new seasons of Audio and Video Lessons to get you mastering Persian the fast, fun and easy way! Want to know what you can expect? Here’s PersianPod101’s Lesson Schedule: Monday: Beginner Series - Culture Class - Essential Vocabulary Tuesday: Video Series - Persian Listening Comprehension Thursday: Throwback Thursday Lessons... Show more

Hello Listener, The year’s about to come to a close. While you were improving your Persian, we were busy churning out great new updates, features and lessons. 2014 was a fantastic time to learn language with us. Here are a few reasons why: 3,343+ New Lessons spanning over 31 languages published this year. 300 Million Lesson Downloads across all sites, since our start in 2005. 2 New Language Learning Sites: PersianClass & PersianPod101. That's a total of 31 languages you can learn with Innovative Language. Innovative Language 101 App launched for the Android, iPhone, iPad & Kindle Fire so you can learn Persian on the go. New Features: Vocab Lists, Season Vocabulary & Premium PLUS My Teacher... Show more