Iran’s Beauties in Photos: Pomegranate Blossoms

Iran's Zagros Mountains, which run across the country from the northwest to the south, are famous for being a perfect habitat for pomegranates, which are known in Persian as Anar.

Iran’s Zagros Mountains, which run across the country from the northwest to the south, are famous for being a perfect habitat for pomegranates, which are known in Persian as Anar.

Having trumpet-like flowers, the fruit blossoms in late May and early June; and is enjoyed by Iranians in autumn and winter. Iran is the second largest producer of pomegranates In the world. The fruit also plays a central role in local cuisine and culture.

These photos show pomegranate blossoms in Shahreza, in the southern part of Isfahan Province.

 

 

Fatemeh Askarieh

Fatemeh Askarieh is an Iranian journalist working on a range of fields including culture, art, lifestyle, cultural heritage, and tourism. She has been working with the Iran Front Page (IFP) Media Group for 10 years, and is currently the head of the Art and Lifestyle Department.

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