Iranian people: Difference between revisions

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Iranian peoples' or Iranic peoples represent a diverse group of ethnic communities that inhabit regions of Western Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia. They are primarily speakers of Iranian languages, a branch of the Indo-Iranian languages, which in turn are a subset of the larger Indo-European languages family.

History[edit]

The Iranian peoples have a rich and complex history that dates back to the Proto-Indo-Europeans. The first known Iranian groups were the Persians and Medes, who established powerful empires in the ancient Near East. The Achaemenid Empire, founded by Cyrus the Great, was the first of these empires and marked the beginning of a long period of Iranian dominance in the region.

Culture[edit]

Iranian culture is a fusion of pre-Islamic, Islamic, and Western influences. It is characterized by a rich literary tradition, with works like the Shahnameh by Ferdowsi and the poetry of Rumi and Hafez being among the most renowned. Iranian culture also includes distinctive art, architecture, and music, as well as a strong tradition of hospitality.

Religion[edit]

The Iranian peoples have practiced a variety of religions throughout their history. The ancient Persians followed Zoroastrianism, one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions. With the advent of Islam in the 7th century, most Iranians converted to Islam, specifically Shia Islam, which remains the dominant religion in Iran today. There are also significant communities of Baháʼís, Christians, and Jews among the Iranian peoples.

Languages[edit]

The Iranian peoples speak various Iranian languages, which are part of the larger Indo-European languages family. The most widely spoken Iranian languages today are Persian, Pashto, and Kurdish. These languages have a rich literary tradition and have significantly influenced the cultures of their respective regions.

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Ethnic groups in Asia
Central	Ethnic groups in Central Asia
East	Ethnic groups in East Asia
North	Ethnic groups in North Asia
South	Ethnic groups in South Asia
Southeast	Ethnic groups in Southeast Asia
West	Ethnic groups in West Asia