33 Countries of Origin’ Profiles

12 Drinks For some people Iran m ay seem isolated, but in reality the country is very in touch with the rest of the world and the availability of international drinks is easily accessible. In Iran you can find coffee, tea, milk, juices, and soft drinks, including many well-known international brands. Tea is one of the more popular drinks and if you want something more unique and local, Iran has options: doogh is a yogurt-based drink with mint and various flavors of sherbets are also common. As a primarily Muslim country, Iran h as no alcohol available and it should not be consumed or transported to the country. Drinking alcohol comes with a punishment of whipping. The tap water is generally not safe to drink in Iran, but in most large cities it is considered safe to drink. The most cautious course of action is to entirely avoid the tap water and items that could be made from or with the water, such as ice, fruits, and salads. If you do decide to drink the local tap water, first check with your local hotel or guesthouse to learn the cleanliness of the water in that area. If the water is safe, remember that many people may have trouble adjusting to the local tap water as it will most certainly be different from what your system is used to if you are not from the region. Religion Justin Dodge Muslim is the official religion of Iran a nd nearly 90% of the people are Shia Muslim. Another 9% of the people are Sunnis. The final percent or two consists of various groups, including Christians, Zoroastrians, and Baha'is. Islam (the name of the religion, whose followers are called Muslims) is a monotheistic religion, whose holy book is called the Qur'an. The Qur'an is believed to be the word of God spoken through the prophet Muhammad from 609-632 CE (Common Era is preferred over AD (Anno Domini or "year of the Lord") since the Islamic world doesn't believe