Helleh Wetland – Bushehr

Holy Jesus Christ Church – Bushehr

This mosque is also known as the Masjed Shah and Masjed Kufi, constructed by an Arab called Sheikh and at present religious mourning ceremonies are held here.

Zaar (Leava) Ceremony – Bushehr

This ritual is usually performed on Wednesday nights. People (both men and women) adorn themselves with special attire and shower themselves with special perfume in order to get ready for this occasion, which also entails dancing. A week before ...

Kharkoo Island – Bushehr

This island is situated north east of Khark Island and is considered to be an important island regarding Cargos such as crude oil.

Sibveyeh Tomb, Siraf – Bushehr

In this mausoleum two tombs can be observed, a larger grave bearing a chest and an inscription in the 'Kufic script' and another smaller grave without a tomb stone which is the grave of Sibveyeh.

Altitudes and Summits – Bushehr

The heights of the Bushehr province comprises of two ranges. The main range of which is in the north and eastern limits of the province, known as Gach Torsh and its most important peaks being Kabkan and Kooh Siyah. Another part of the range which ...

Galin (Qebleh Doa) Ceremony – Bushehr

This ritual is performed during a drought. The ritual is in such a way that the inhabitants of a village select a person and call him 'Galin'. Galin is then changes into Shepherds clothing along with a beard made of sheep wool and a straw hat ...

Omol Karam and Nakhiloo Island – Bushehr

These two islands located in the southern coast of the province are devoid of inhabitants. The Nakhiloo Island is the area where giant tortoises inhabit, the presence of which have made this area environmentally important.

Khark Island – Bushehr

The Khark Island has a population of more than 10.000 and is located 57 km. north west of Bushehr and 38 km. from Genaveh. This coral reef island has a length of 8 km. and is 4-5 km. in breadth. It has native trees, and thence to a small extent ...