BB Hostel in Shiraz

Traveling on a budget and wondering where to stay in Shiraz? 
BB hostel is a perfect choice to indulge yourself with a well-earned break in Shiraz. Whether you go for a dorm with your best traveling companion or a stunning private room for two, you’ll get the best services. Enjoy your delicious free breakfast in Foroogh sister hotel and try its cute rooftop café . Don’t worry if you’re a bit lost, the friendly and helpful staff will help you and share their good tips!
Contact Uppersia team and book your room.

BB hostel in Shiraz

Iran: A Friendly Country for American Travelers

Iranians are some of the friendliest and welcoming on the entire planet. Wherever you go, and literally whoever you are, they are always happy to help you get about, find a decent meal or just offer up travel advice, regardless of where you’re from.  But it’s not just about temperament, the people of Iran are well adapted to different cultures gracefully and always welcome travelers from America. Americans can travel to Iran freely but they do need to know a few things about tours and visas before planning their trip. The relationship with Iran is strained due to many political and economic reasons but it is perfectly legal to travel to Iran as an American citizen. From ancient traditions to magnificent landscapes, to exotic markets and thousands of years of culture, Iran will reignite all your inner passions. The sociable and skilled tour guide of Uppersia, Faride, accompanied our guests from America who can be our ambassador of peace and safety and they can very well inform the people of the world about safety in Iran and hospitality of its people.

American travelers visited Iran in April

Persian Calendar

The Iranian Solar Calendar, based on astronomical calculations, is one of the longest historical records currently used in Iran. The origin of the Persian calendar dates back to the 11th century when a group of astronomers such as Khayyam, best known today for his poetry especially The Rubaiyat, created the first calendar. Officially used in Iran and Afghanistan, the Solar Hijri calendar is one of the world's most accurate calendar systems.

The Iranian year begins on the day of the vernal equinox - the first day of spring. It consists of 365 days and 12 months of varying lengths which have retained their old Persian names. They are: Farvardin, Ordibehesht, Khordad; Tir, Mordad, Shahrivar; Mehr, Aban, Azar; Dey, Bahman, and Esfand. The first six months are each 31 days, the next five 30 days, and the last 29 except in leap years, when it is 30 days. The solar calendar or Persian calendar is used in everyday function.The lunar calendar or Islamic calendar is not used in the same sense as the solar calendar but essentially Iranian need it to mark religious holidays and the Gregorian calendar is used for world history. You can check the chart below to find out the equivalent of Persian dates in Georgian calendar.

                                                                                                          

Persian month	Start date	duration
Farvardin	21st of March	31
Ordibehsht	21st April	31
Khordad	22 May	31
Tir	22nd Jun	31
Mordad	23rd July	31
Shahrivar	23rd August	31
Mehr	23rd September	30
Aban	23rd October	30
Azar	22nd November	30
Dey	2nd  December	30
Bahman	21st Jan	30
Esfand	20th February	29

Persian Calendar