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Persian kittens were first introduced to Europe during the 16th century by traders traveling from Turkey. Due to their beautiful long hair and docile temperament, the breed rapidly became a favorite throughout Europe and North America. These beautiful animals make perfect pets, as they are extremely loyal and remain incredibly playful throughout their lives, even in their mature years.
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Soon after, the rest of the Persian army was scattered at Plataea (479 BC). In the same year Xerxes' fleet was defeated at Mycale. Although a treaty was not signed until 30 years later, the threat of Persian domination was ended.
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In English this language is historically known as "Persian". Many Persians migrating to the West (particularly to the USA) after the 1979 revolution continued to use 'Farsi' to identify their language in English. The word became commonplace in English-speaking countries."[10] "Farsi" is encountered frequently in the linguistic literature as a name for the language, used both by Iranian and by foreign authors,[11] and is preferred by some.[12] However, The Academy of Persian Language and Literature has declared in an official pronouncement[13] that the name "Persian" is more appropriate, as it has the longer tradition in the western languages and better expresses the role of the language as a mark of cultural and national continuity.
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Whereas Zoroastrianism seems to have been confined to Persian colonists, some Arabs adopted Christianity and Judaism. The popularity of these religions paled... when compared with the enthusiasm with which the Arabs greeted Islam.
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Historically, some of the greatest Sunni Muslim scholars in history were Persian or had Persian descent, including Abu Dawood, Al Muslim, Hakim al-Nishaburi, and Abu Hanifa, amongst many others. There are ... smaller communities of Zoroastrians, Christians, Jews, and Bahá'Ãs. There are also Persians who are Atheist and Agnostic. Also see religious minorities in Iran.
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Rice is, of course... used in many other dishes in Persian cuisine, including soups, ashes, meatballs, kufte-berenji, stuffed vegetables, and dolmeh. There are also many sweets and cookies made using rice flour: halva, fereni, shirberenj, and nan-e berenji. It is also used as a type of popcorn, by roasting, berenj-e budadeh or berenjak, and deep-fried as a candy, reshteh bereshteh.
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