A Zoroastrian priest dressed in white carefully added wood to a fire that has burned for centuries inside an Iranian temple, sacred to one of the world's oldest religions.Only Zoroastrian priests are allowed in the Yazd sanctum, covering their faces to prevent vapour and breath from contaminating the sacred fire, as they take turns during the day to keep the flame burning.
Historical Christian communities and converts in Iran Iran s Christian and other minority religious communities are subject to monitoring, restrictions, constant harassment and judicial procedures. Recognized minority religions, according to Article 13
From ancient religions to contemporary ecology, dire warnings that the end of the world is upon us are not only false they bring a damage of their own.