What is forbidden in Iran?

Homosexual behaviour, adultery and sex outside of marriage are illegal under Iranian law and can carry the death penalty. See our information and advice page for the LGBT community before you travel. Women's magazines and DVDs or videos depicting sexual relations are forbidden. There are occasional clampdowns.
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Can you kiss in public in Iran?

What is known as an 'inappropriate behavior of couples in public', including kissing, hugging, etc., is severely restricted in Iran. In fact, holding hands and giving hugs are a less restricted in public than kissing.
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Why is dancing forbidden in Iran?

Religious prohibition of dancing in Iran came with the spread of Islam, but it was spurred by historical events. Religious prohibition to dancing waxed and waned over the years, but after the Iranian Revolution in 1979 dancing was no longer allowed due to its frequent mixing of the sexes.
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What religion is illegal in Iran?

Statistics on religious belief and religiosity

The constitution of Iran limits the number of recognized non-Islamic religions to three – Zoroastrians, Jews, and Christians – and the laws of the Islamic Republic forbid atheism and conversion by Muslims to another religion.
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Can females drive in Iran?

Women are allowed to drive, hold public office, and attend university. Not wearing a veil in public can be punished by law; and when in public, all hair and skin except the face and hands must be covered.
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Are Bibles illegal in Iran?

there are no penalties for smuggling Christian bibles into Iran. In fact, copies of the Bible, and other Christian books, are sold in Iran and are available for purchase in the open market.
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Is music allowed in Iran?

Since the Iranian revolution in 1979, music on TV and the radio has been banned in the Islamic republic.
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Can you have a dog in Iran?

Under the bill on the "protection of public rights against dangerous and harmful animals," prepared by hard-line conservative lawmakers on November 17, Iranians would be barred from owning, breeding, and transporting dogs, cats, rabbits, and other common pets.
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Is music still illegal in Iran?

The pop music of Iran is largely promoted through mass media, but it experienced some decade of prohibition after the 1979 Revolution. Public performances were also banned, but they have been occasionally permitted since 1990.
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Do they celebrate Christmas in Iran?

Christmas isn't widely celebrated in Iran and it isn't a public holiday. Only 0.15% of people in Iran are Christians. Most Christians in Iran are Armenian immigrants. The Armenian Orthodox Church celebrates Christmas on January 6th along with Epiphany.
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Do they have bars in Iran?

Because the country has no public bars or similar venues, consumption of alcohol takes place at home, behind closed doors.
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Is dating allowed in Iran?

Dating apps are popular in Iran, but from now on only Hamdam will be legal. Iranian law also criminalises consensual sexual relationships outside marriage. According to Hamdam's website, users will have to verify their identity and undergo a psychological test before they start searching for a partner.
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Can married couples hold hands in Iran?

Morality police forbids 'inappropriate behavior of couples in public', including holding hands, kissing.
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What manners are considered rude in Iran?

Etiquette
  • When someone offers something to you (e.g. tea, sweets), refuse it initially out of politeness before accepting.
  • It is rude to put your feet on the table.
  • Burping and sniffing in front of others is considered rude.
  • One should not touch people of the opposite gender unless they are very close family or friends.
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Is Singing legal in Iran?

Iran's current supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has ruled that women can sing in public “if the intention is not pleasure.” However, women continue to be prohibited from going on stage or harassed until they leave it.
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Can I listen to Spotify in Iran?

Streaming music websites Soundcloud and Spotify are now accessible in Iran. Screenshot of a music channel based in Tehran called “Iran Music”. Iranian social media has been filled with celebratory posts since the sudden un-blocking of Soundcloud and Spotify music streaming services on October 17.
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What websites are blocked in Iran?

The Iranian government and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Sepah also block several social media and communications platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, Telegram, Snapchat, and Medium. The government also blocks some streaming services, including Netflix and Hulu.
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Can you walk a dog in Iran?

Dog-walking has reportedly been banned from public places in Iran's capital. “Certain people who bring their dogs to public places cause panic and anxiety among the public,” Tehran's chief of police Hossein Rahimi told state news agency Young Journalists Club, or YJC.
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Is dog walking illegal in Iran?

Anyone walking a pet in the street could face a three-month jail term, or the confiscation of their car for three months if taking their dog for a drive.
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Is Facebook blocked in Iran?

As of May 2016, the only countries to continually ban access to the social networking site are China, Iran, and North Korea. However, since most North Korean residents have no access to the Internet, China and Iran are the only countries where access to Facebook is actively restricted in a wholesale manner.
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What is Iran famous food?

11 Dishes to Eat When You Are in Iran
  • Dizi. Also known as 'Abgoosht', this meat and bean broth dish dates back hundreds of years. ...
  • Ash Reshte. ...
  • Khoresht Gheimeh. ...
  • Zereshk Polo Morgh. ...
  • Fesenjan. ...
  • Baghali polo. ...
  • Tahdig. ...
  • Ghormeh Sabzi.
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Is Iran considered a Third World country?

Switzerland and Sweden are third-world countries. Iran and Mozambique are first-world countries. nationsonline.org/oneworld/third… Because many countries in the Third World were impoverished, the term became a 'polite' way to refer to the poor world.
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What is the fastest growing religion in Iran?

According to scholar Ladan Boroumand "Iran today is witnessing the highest rate of Christianization in the world", and according to scholar Shay Khatiri of Johns Hopkins University “Islam is the fastest shrinking religion in there [Iran], while Christianity is growing the fastest”, and in 2018 "up to half a million ...
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