Be the life of the party, not awkward and uncomfortable
The mehmuni is the centerpiece of Persian socialization, we'll help you navigate it seamlessly.
Learn how to walk through the door
Yes, even this has a ritual.
Learn our tea etiquette
Don't look like uncultured.
Learn Persian table manners
Be sure to leave a little bit of food on your plate.
Learn Persian dances
The gherr is not so simple.
Learn Persian taboos
Not every topic is kosher.
Learn what we'll ask
Persians pry in ways you won't expect.
Learn what Nawroz and Yalda look like
Leave a good impression with your new in-laws.
Learn how to sit on the ground
Don't show your feet!
What are you waiting for?
Meet your teacher
Muhammad Ali Mojaradi
Founder, Instructor, Translator
[email protected]
After living and studying in Jordan, Turkey, Kuwait, and Iran, Detroit native Muhammad Ali Mojaradi is hosting Rumi and Persian classes in his Manhattan home. His first translation, "The Flame of Love," was published in 2025.
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