Sentence examples for persian heritage from inspiring English sources

For the first time in the history of Jerusalem, a non-Jewish Iranian of Persian heritage was invited to present a scientific topic in two parts, part A in East Jerusalem, at the Palestinian University of Al Quds and part B in West Jerusalem, at the Jewish University of Hebrew-Hadassah, to be attended by both sides of the security wall.

"He was very passionate about his Persian heritage," said Milanian, recalling that Badiyi could recite Persian poetry by heart.

And – another salute to my Persian heritage – some orange zest for a fragrant, zesty kick.

Lately, Shafia has been holding a Monday night pop-up called Lakh Lakh (named for a dish of steamed fish and rice with dill and coriander) at Sara Jenkins's Italian restaurant Porsena, where Shafia serves a set menu inspired by her Persian heritage.

With the restrictions in artistic expression, the Islamic Republic of Iran seems at odds with its rich Persian heritage.

The Persian alphabet is supported by the devoutly religious, Islamists, along with those who wish to bring the country closer to Iran and their Persian heritage.

The author, of Persian-Swiss heritage, was beautiful and headstrong, with a mother who named her daughters Carmen, Beatrice, Salomé and Magnolia.

The engaging (albeit overly long) piece, which also reflects Mr. Danielpour Persian and Jewish heritage, evoked Arabic instruments as it segued from a mournful opening, with ominous rhythmic underpinnings and haunting melodies, to a more boisterous mood.

Being a classically trained pianist and violinist of Persian, Scottish and English heritage, Raphaella's music has an east-meets-west sound that draws on such diverse sources as jazz, country, R&B and traditional Persian scales and instruments.

Russian is a common language across much of the region; there are common cultural heritages (Christian, Persian, Ottoman and Soviet) and common economic problems and opportunities.

Sarts whose primary language was Persian preserved the entire Persian literary heritage of Iran and by the 18th century were deeply involved in the literary movement known as the Indian school (Sabk-i Hindī).