💍 Persian Wedding Ceremony
Ancient traditions spanning Zoroastrian and Islamic eras
📋 Fast Facts
- Rooted in Zoroastrian traditions of pre-Islamic Iran, with ceremonies largely unchanged for millennia
- Blends ancient Persian customs with Islamic marriage concepts while maintaining core ritual structure
- Observed across Iran's majority ethnic groups with regional variations
- Central ceremonies include Aghd (contract signing) and Sofreh Aghd (ceremonial spread)
Persian wedding traditions form a living bridge between Iran's pre-Islamic Zoroastrian heritage and contemporary Islamic practice. The ceremonies ...