Tomorrow is ours Product Of PublicationYou Read, Group Of Nasle You Farda Press Know Institute Esfahan News سه شنبه|22 اسفند۱۳۹۶ | شــماره 9| ۴ صفحه | ۱۰۰0 تومانTuesday|13Esfahan March 2018|No.9 |4 pages |10000 Rials News ; Wonder Land of P : 4 Anarak is a city in and the capital of Anarak District, in , Province, Iran.Anarak is located at the edge of the “kavir Lut” and about 75 km from the city of Nain. The city is surrounded by the ruins of an old wall and three watchtowers, which were built about 100 years ago to keep Hossein Kashi and his bandit gang out. There is little agriculture in this region, but there are many mines located near Anarak. Nakhlalk, a lead mine, is the largest active mine near Anarak.The people in Anarak speak a dialect called Anaraki. This language is spoken in Anarak and cities within 40 miles of it, such as Chopanan.

Editorial Zarif:iran After All-Out ‘Chaharshanbe Suri’ Warning Dr. Reza Mahzuniyeh Relations With Pakistan [email protected] In the evening of the last Tuesday of every Iranian year, Iranians Iran’s foreign minister said Iran seeks to have fully-fledged relations with Pakistan, adding it is waiting for Pakistan’s response. celebrate the occasion which is rooted in the ancient customs and history of the country. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif made the remarks in ‘Iran-Pakistan Business Forum’ in Islamabad on Monday People set up bonfires in the streets and jump over them to cleanse March 12...Page 2 themselves of all the misfortunes and impurities of the past year and get ready to welcome the coming New Year. Families buy different dried nuts, fruits and sweets and have them Preliminary reports after decrypting causes of the incident. The engines for using a pilot with medical at their gatherings. There were some other rituals connected to the the black box of the ATR-72 plane have also functioned according to limitations along with just one co- festival in old times that have almost disappeared nowadays, like Preliminary which crashed in the mountainous the pilot’s orders,” the preliminary pilot, but meantime, said that both Qaashoq-Zani (Spoon-hitting) in which children while banging a Report Blames areas of Central Iran last month report by the Civil Aviation the pilot and co-pilot were qualified spoon against a bowl would go and stand at the door of neighbors, denied any technical fault or Organization of Iran (CAO) said on enough to fly the plane.The CAO where the house owner fills their bowls with nuts or other small Human Error malfunctioning in the plane, and Monday.It added that the pilots had announced in a statement last gifts. for ATR Crash blamed human error and bad weather failed to notice the mountain ahead Wednesday that the country would Unfortunately every year some people are hurt and hospitalized for the incident. just seconds before hitting it as the send the black box of the ATR-72 by the fireworks. Chaharshanbe-Suri, however, remains one of the Incident The data shows that “technical fault mountain was covered in clouds. plane which crashed to France for joyous festivals for Iranians around the world. should be excluded from the possible The report blamed Aseman airline decryption. Each year, bonfires, many of them unattended, are seen blazing throughout the city side streets. Every year, authorities launch public awareness campaigns about the dangers of fireworks. During last year’s festival, three people P age: 2 P age: 3 P age: 4 were killed and more than 2,500 injured. Overall, the mood in Iranian cities on Tuesday night is festive, with most of the chaos coming from the threat of rogue firecrackers. Chaharshanbe Suri; Persian Tehran After Restraining Oil :Finest Examples Some people from their windows and rooftops indiscriminately throw firecrackers into crowded streets with no regard for the Festival of Fire Price Around 60: Iran Minister of Persian Architecture people and property below. INDEX Every year people die, many get hurt and burned, but still, people will come out. Parents should not leave their children unattended at such events. The event has transformed over time from a simple bonfire to the use of firecrackers and explosive materials that cause CALL TO PRAYER TIME IN ISFAHAN WEATHER grievous injuries in many instances. Parents should not leave their children unattended in the upcoming Morning call to prayer : 04:55:47 High: 18° c fire jumping festival of Chaharshanbe Suri.To be very careful in protecting their children from risky behavior on this day coercion Noon call to prayer : 12:12:49 Low: 5 ° c does not work best in persuading children. Evening call to prayer : 18:26:56 Qiblah direction Politics Tomorrow is ours ProductYou Of Read, Publication You Group Know Tuesday Imam Ali (A) Of Nasle Farda Press Institute “reflecting and understanding is more 13March 2018 beneficial of much repeating and

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Trump to Quit JCPOA if significant changes not made Zarif:Iran After All-Out Relations With Pakistan Iran’s foreign minister said Iran seeks to have fully-fledged relations with Pakistan, adding it is waiting for Pakistan’s response. Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif made the remarks in ‘Iran-Pakistan Business Forum’ in Islamabad on Monday March 12.

ran’s top diplomat stated in the the two countries, I am pleased to US President Donald Trump told Israeli IForum “I would like to reiterate attend a gathering that can play an regime’s Prime Minister Benjamin that we are still ready to meet the important role in promoting the Netanyahu that the United States would pull energy needs of Pakistan, including level of economic and commercial out of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal if his demands oil, gas and electricity.” relations between the two to make “significant” changes to the agreement He further added that Iran has spent countries.” were not met. more than $2 billion on the pipeline Iran’s foreign minister further so far in line with its obligations elaborated on the economic and The talks between Trump and Netanyahu took under Iran’s gas export contract with commercial relations between Iran place in the White House on March 5. Pakistan, adding that Iran is waiting and Pakistan, saying “given the fact During the meeting, the US president allegedly said for practical steps by Pakistani that the two countries’ top officials that until now, France, Germany and the United friends to comply with their agreed in 2016 to increase bilateral development of economic relations Kingdom, the three EU signatories to the deal, only obligations under the agreement. trade to up to $ 5 billion over a period between the two countries should proposed “cosmetic changes” that he did not find Stating that Pakistan ranks of five years, additional efforts on Zarif called for expansion of bilateral trade relations, be the establishment of banking satisfactory, the Axios news website reported. 8th among Iran’s top export behalf of the two sides are required saying “given the available relations.” Trump stressed he wanted that “significant destinations, Iran’s foreign minister to achieve that target.” capacities and capabilities, Iran’s top diplomat also stated changes” were made to the Iran deal itself, and added a high-level economic Zarif called for expansion of the two countries can that Iran welcomes joining China- not simply a supplemental agreement between delegation is accompanying him bilateral trade relations, saying increase the volume and Pakistan Economic Corridor the United States and the European countries, on his trip to Pakistan in order to “given the available capacities and value of their bilateral trade (CPEC), adding that Iran, as a according to the website. develop the economic relations capabilities, the two countries can much more result of its geo-strategic and geo- In July 2015, Iran and the P5+1 group of nations with brother and friend country of increase the volume and value of economic position in the region, — the United States, Russia, China, France and Pakistan.Zarif went on to add “on their bilateral trade much more, lack of banking relations between can connect the China-Pakistan the United Kingdom plus Germany — signed the the seventieth anniversary of the although the main factor hindering the two countries,” adding that Economic Corridor to Central Asia, JCPOA (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action). establishment of relations between the development of relations is the “the most important priority in the Russia and also Europe. CULTURE

Urban Artworks to Liven Chaharshanbe Suri; Persian Up Tehran for Norouz Festival of Fire One of the most important things to do in Iran is to check out the calendar for annual festivals. Iran holds and celebrates various events and festivals all year round. Some of the rituals and festivals in Iran consist of religious ceremonies and rites, and many others have more historic and ceremonial backgrounds which can be tracked into pre-Islamic era. There are also many feasts and celebrations to pay homage to many deities and they are mostly farming festivals. The festivals in Iran vary greatly by region due to Iran’s multi-ethnic make-up. One of the most important and old festivals is Chahrshanbe Suri.

n the last Wednesday of There are several rituals and routines ODecember, the Festival of performing in the Chaharshanbe A total of 646 artworks will adorn different Fire takes place and sees bonfires Suri, which make the festival a districts of Tehran for the third edition of the sprouting up in various public areas, richer perspective. Some of the most art project ‘Baharestan’ (literally meaning in alleys, in front of homes and important ones are listed here: ‘abode of spring’), in which temporary artworks are sometimes parks. Chahar-Shanbeh placed in different parts of the city to brighten up the means Wednesday and Suri means Qaashoq-Zani (Spoon-hitting) capital for marking the arrival of spring and Norouz both ‘Red’ and ‘Celebration’. In Very much like Halloween and in (the Iranian New Year starting March 21). this “red celebration”, people go out full disguise(the history of it, is way and make bushfires and keep them older than Halloween), usually a Artworks chosen for the project deal with subjects burning until the next morning. This veil (chador) covering the entire related to New Year’s celebration.According to is symbolic of burning all that was body, longing youths go to seven Mojtaba Mousavi, the cultural deputy of Tehran bad, pain, unhappiness, sickness different houses and make a noise by Beautification Organization, the artworks are and worry and looking forward to a hitting a bowl with a spoon to signal classified in four categories, namely environmental art, new beginning. People jump over the household residing in the house. trove of trees, graffiti and Norouz eggs. The works will the burning cinders and shout, “Oh, Being presented, by the household, be installed before the current Iranian year ends and Chahrshanbe Suri; Give me your red with some treat betokens a positive would remain there till April 20.Of the ideas submitted color (red face color is the symbol omen and vice versa. other garment and request the first to TBO by artists, 101 are for the Environmental of healthiness) and take back sickly On the last Wednesday of person whom they come across to Art section that includes street installations and 40 pallor,” which is a purification ritual. Kuze-Shekani (earthenware December, the Festival of Fire undo it. The willingness will signal a belong to the Trove of Trees section, in which artists Some believe their ancestors’ spirits takes place and sees bonfires jar-shattering) hopeful portent. will decorate the dead trees of Vali-e-Asr Street. “The visit during the last few days of the The household puts some coal, as sprouting up in various public Graffiti section demands artists find small walls in year. Chaharshanbeh Suri, in many areas, in alleys, in front of the sign of ill omen, and some salt, homes and sometimes parks. Shaal-Andazi (shawl-dropping) different areas and neighborhoods, and then submit ways, is the equivalent of Halloween. standing for evil eye, plus a cheap Chahar-Shanbeh means In some parts of the country, young a design matching the features of the wall and its Chaharshanbe Suri is the symbol of coin, signifying poverty, inside Wednesday and Suri means boys, who are engaged, drop a shawl surroundings,” Mousavi said. For the Norouz Egg good health, cultivation, light, and both ‘Red’ and ‘Celebration’. an earthenware jar. They turn the or wraparound down from the roof section, 392 egg-shaped objects will be painted by purity to the Iranian. It is believed that earthenware jar around their heads of their fiancé’s house and she would artists, 311 of whom are professionals. Colored eggs the ritual guarantees the dissipation one by one. Then, one of them throws Gereh-Goshaee present him with some confection are part of ‘Haft-Seen’, a tabletop arrangement of of the misfortunes and evils, and the jar over the roof onto the alley. Similarly, women yearning to tie the or another present. Along with these seven symbolic items all starting with the Persian letter of course, the materialization of Thus, ill omen, evil eye, and poverty knot or persons who have run into rites, there are also others such as ‘Seen’ made on the eve of the Iranian New Year. people’s hopes and desires for the are driven out of the house. some problem, make a knot at the making soup for the sick, discarding next year. corner of a handkerchief or some the outworn furniture, etc. economy Tomorrow is ours ProductYou Of Read, Publication You Group Know Tuesday Of Nasle Farda Press Institute Imam Reza(A): 13March 2018 “Have a good opinion of God, for whoever has a good opinion of God He will treat him

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Islamabad keen to Tehran After Restraining Oil promote economic ties Price Around 60: Iran Minister with Tehran: Pak FM

Iranian petroleum minister says that the country wants OPEC to endeavor to keep oil price at about 60 dollars per barrel in order to restrain shale producers.

If the price jumps [to] around $70… a shift in OPEC’s internal dynamics. ‘it will motivate more production in Previously, Iran had long advocated for shale oil in the United States,’ Bijan higher prices, while Saudi Arabia had Foreign Minister of Pakistan Khawaja Zangeneh said talking to the Wall Street been a voice of restraint. Muhammad Asif says his country is committed Journal in an interview. Zangeneh expressed skepticism over to expand its deepening economic and The reaction of the US shale producers to OPEC’s previous efforts to contend with commercial interaction with Iran. $70 a barrel was a focal point in January, shale production. He told The Journal Islamabad keen to promote economic ties with when Brent crude briefly breached that that a meeting last Monday in Houston Tehran: Pak FM level, the American daily newspaper between top OPEC officials and shale- Addressing the Iran-Pakistan Business reported. company executives was unnecessary Conference in Islamabad on Monday in Iran will press for carefully bringing because U.S. producers can’t reach the presence of Iranian Foreign Minister back some of its own production, comprehensive agreement on output. Shana (which Persian acronym Mohammad Javad Zarif, he said the government Zangeneh said, potentially putting ‘It’s 1,000 entities. They don’t have an stands for ‘Petroenergy Information of Pakistan in recent years has taken measures Iran will press for carefully downward pressure on oil prices. union’ of shale producers, he said. A Network’.‘The presence of Aramco to facilitate business contacts with Iran and The country pumps about 3.8 million production ‘cut is the only thing that bringing back some of its own (Saudi Arabian Oil Company) enhance exchanges in the field of economy and barrels a day and could produce about OPEC has to manage the market.’ production, Zangeneh said, in the shale oil market will provide trade.He added the event is aimed at exploring 100,000 barrels a day more, the Journal In late February, Iran’s SHANA energy potentially putting downward the Saudis with accurate, in-depth ways and means for enhancing bilateral trade wrote. network held an interview with a veteran pressure on oil prices. information about production, process, and economic interaction between Iran and Zangeneh said Organization of oil expert Mehdi Asali who also talked of and dynamics of manufacturing Pakistan to promote mutual prosperity. Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) oil prices.‘Saudi Arabia’s presence in the technology and investment in the “I am confident that this interaction will provide could agree in June to begin easing US shale boom will provide Riyadh the US shale oil is the discussion that at financial markets in the industry, useful guidance to both governments for current production limits in 2019. The necessary intelligence of the industry to which price range the item’s production which will provide Saudi Arabia with the increasing mutually beneficial economic and Saudis have expressed openness to that ensure a better position in the OPEC, in can highly increase to slash the prices,’ benefits and risks of these investments, commercial interaction between economic and idea, the American daily said. order to affect the crude oil market. Asali said during the interview with which can lead to more effective business entities of the two countries.” It added the debate over prices reflects ‘For example, a heated topic regarding positions in the oil markets and OPEC. Health and one part baking soda with four parts water. Apply for the average 1,800-square-foot house. If that sounds with a sponge, scour and wipe away. like a lot, place a few plants in the room where you spend Floors: Mix four cups of white distilled vinegar with the most time. about a gallon of hot water. If desired, add a few drops 3. De-clutter your wardrobe. Donate gently worn items of pure peppermint or lemon oil for a pleasant scent. to charity, where they’ll get a second life, and donate After damp mopping the floors, the smell of vinegar torn and stained items (if they’re made of an absorbent will dissipate quickly, leaving behind only the scent of fabric) to your rag collection, where they’ll replace the oil. wasteful paper towels. 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Wipe on with dampened ones in many paints, contribute to smog and indoor cloth or use a spray bottle. Wipe clean. air pollution, and can cause a host of short- and long- Mold and mildew: Wipe with straight vinegar. term health problems. The good news is that many Air freshener: Sprinkle essential oil on a cotton ball paint manufacturers have started making low- or and stash it in a corner of the room. If you have kids, no-VOC paints. The bad news is that many of those make sure it’s out of their reach, as essential oils are manufacturers have simply substituted VOCs with very strong and could irritate their skin. Lavender other non-VOC (yet still toxic) chemicals. For truly After being cooped up in a stuffy house all winter long, it’s finally time to fling open the windows, is a relaxing scent that is great for bedrooms, while eco-conscious safe paint, check out these products: shoo away the cobwebs and tackle your annual spring cleaning. But often, the chemicals found in cinnamon, clove and citrus oils are great for the rest Eco-Spec, by Benjamin Moore; Clarity, by Dutch Boy; conventional cleaning products can be more dangerous than the dirt they’re intended to clean. And of the house. You can stash a few in the car, too—try Enviro-Pure, by MAB Paint; American Pride Paint; and the way we clean (with lots of disposable paper towels) isn’t always earth-friendly. The good news: There are peppermint, which may help you stay alert. BioShield Milk Paint. many available alternatives that can help you make your home squeaky clean—and green. 6 More Green Cleaning Tips 5. Swap out your Swiffer. Instead of continually buying 1. Hang dry your laundry. Drying your clothes in an expensive single-use mop pads, invest in a reusable Green Cleaning Products Baking soda electric or gas dryer isn’t just hard on your clothes, mop. 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Add a little greenery. Install a living air filter— and pillowcases, too-small t-shirts, etc.) a new than you might think! The basic supplies you’ll need to Glass: Mix 1/4 cup vinegar with one quart of water in houseplants! Some of the most efficient air-cleaning life. Simply cut or tear your old item into smaller make your own green cleaners include: a spray bottle. Spray on glass and wipe clean with old houseplants include spider plants, English ivy, rubber squares, and voila! Pop them in the washing machine Distilled white vinegar (sold in the cooking section of newspaper or a lint-free cloth. plants and peace lilies. You’ll need 15 to 18 medium- with your laundry to clean, and use them again and most supermarkets) Countertops and bathroom tile: Mix two parts vinegar size (six- to eight-inch diameter container) houseplants again. 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Anarak is a city in and the capital of Anarak District, in Nain County, Hermes café ; Italian , Iran.Anarak is located at the edge of the “kavir Lut” reststssttaurant in Heart of and about 75 km from the city of Nain. Isfahan he city is surrounded by the has perennially wind that makes Truins of an old wall and three fresh and pleasant nights.This city watchtowers, which were built about regarding historical documentation is 100 years ago to keep Hossein Kashi 400 and regarding west to eastern north and his bandit gang out. There is little of Iran way is 1500 years old. agriculture in this region, but there This city has 3 types of architecture: are many mines located near Anarak. from Safavi age, one room Nakhlalk, a lead mine, is the largest architecture, from Qajar age, 4 active mine near Anarak. balcony architecture ; from recent The people in Anarak speak a dialect century a different architecture.The called Anaraki. This language is city is surrounded by 3 conical Hermes is an Italian reststssttaurant located in the spoken in Anarak and cities within 40 mountain that at the top of each Gold, Copper , Zinc, Silver , Ferro beautiful neighborhood of Jolfa in Isfahan. The food is fresh and great. Service is great too, miles of it, such as Chopanan. one an old tower can be seen that This city was named as and … . Nakhlak plumb mine is 2500 and it has beautiful settings. The atmosphere is Anarak’s climate is a typical desert some days was for guiding and some Narosineh for over than 200 years old. In Hakamenian age, this climate,with little rainfall, hot, dry days was for security guarding. amazingly breathtaking and so is the food. We highly years. Anarak is in 1520 meters mine was exploiting more.Also, the summer days and cool nights. Most Anarak city has Hotel, firefighting , greatest mines of gold, copper, and recommend this place. height from the sea surface. This of the old homes are adobe and have emergency , sewage system , library , plumb in Iran are in Anarak. With its black and white color scheme and modernist a courtyard; people move from museum and entertainment. region is in the second period of These mines were obsoleted after a chandeliers, the Hermes Café - restaurant is a cozy south to north of the courtyard from Anarak caravanserai is very cozy geology that contains 5 million time of interior exploiting majority place to sit and enjoy your food with your family and winter to summer. Anaraks name is and quiet place located at Anarak years old fossils. of these mines have common Iranian friends. Its menu includes the Western palette with quoted from the meaning of small town only 223 km from east of and German cultural structural a range of salads, pasta, pizzas, and burgers, and the service is professional and straightforward. It’s pomegranate in Farsi (Anar). Esfahan & 250 km from Yazd that central desert of Iran is one of the best building and some of them are a fresh Mediterranean cuisine with big plate sizes, This city was named as Narosineh would give you the feeling of staying places for desert exploring, trekking, well. Obsoleted mentioned mines serving pancakes, baked potatoes, tomato soup, for over than 200 years. Anarak is at your own home. Most of the traveler and biking. each has a unique tourist attraction Caesar salad, seafood, Italian, and other delicious in 1520 meters height from the sea come to Anarak and think Anarak Also around the town, we have such as local and geographic meals. There are free WiFI and music available with surface. This region is in the second is only an accommodation and they 25 village & oasis that a good position and buildings in mines often French classics.Don't miss their delicious period of geology that contains 5 missed the opportunity of many opportunity to see the real Iran and entrance of mines are very appetizer made of grilled eggplant. million years old fossils.Anarak attraction.Anarak town located in the villages.Anarak has many mines of attractive.

Khaju Bridge : Ghalamkar: Tapestry Finest Examples of Persian Architecture Fabric with Wood Stamp uilt in the peak of the Safavid bridge. All 24 arches of the illustrious BDynasty in 16th century Iran, in old bridge provide little sheltered order of Shah Abbas II, the illustrious resting and relaxing areas for visitors. Pol-e Khaju (Khaju Bridge) is The bottom floor of the bridge is also a very unique gem in Iranian and comprised of many vaulted areas global architecture. Since it was and steps leading into the water, as built, travellers and visitors from all resting pads. In the center of the bridge across the nation and globe came to the Shah had built an octagonal value its beauty. Lavishly decorated room with a terrace overseeing the in beautiful tiles and paintings, it magnificent view. This luxurious Ghalamkar fabric is a type of Textile printing, connects southern and northern pavilion was also a very attractive patterned Iranian Fabric. The fabric is printed Isfahan separated by Zayande Rood and popular tea house, back in the using patterned wooden stamps. The stamps are mostly (River). Old inscriptions tell of a day. Nowadays, a small bookstore has made of pear wood which has better flexibility and bridge existing here since the Timurid taken its place and all that’s left of the density for carving and long-standing utility. In this Dynasty; the Khaju Bridge seen today Shah’s lounge is a stone seat. workshop, there are hundreds of different patterns is a complete remodeling of the initial The bottom floor of Pol-e Khaju consisting of arabesque designs, flora and fauna Timurid foundation. has 21 sluices (water channel) that designs, geometric designs, pre-Islamic designs, This masterpiece served as a public control the flow of the river water. hunting scenes, polo games, Persian poems, meeting place, leisure spot for the The bridge was used to redirect the time is truly memorable, with the Iran. In words of Upham Pope and Armenian and Hebrew inscriptions. Ghalamkar Shah, a dam and a bridge. The 133 river water for irrigating the many lights reflecting in the water and Jean Chardin, Khaju Bridge is “the is a type of hand-painted or block-printed cotton meter bridge is comprised of two surrounding gardens and fields. warm groups of people having a good culminating monument of Persian textile. Esfahan is one of the most important stories. The top floor has an open Stunning gardens and beautiful fruit time together. If you’re lucky, you bridge architecture and one of the producing cities throughout the world. It also central passageway that was intended bearing orchards benefited from may even catch a few locals singing most interesting bridges extant... called; Qalamkar which means rendered with pen for the passing of horse carriages the water that Pol-e Khaju provided within one of the vaulted arches.This where the whole has rhythm and and ink that initially produced in the same method. and carts. The east and west sides of them. As in the past, this area of bridge is one of the finest examples dignity and combines in the happiest A tapestry may be stamped depending on its density the passageway are vaulted paths gathering is still serving its function of Persian architecture at the height consistency, utility, beauty, and and size, between hundreds and tens of thousands that connect the arches all along the as a hang out spot. Visiting at night of Safavid cultural influence in recreation.” of times. For instance, a six-person table-cloth (2 meters by 1.4 meters) should be stamped about 580 times in a normal work, while with the same size up to 4000 times in an elegant work. After finishing CURRENCY EXCHANGE ADDRESS TEL printing, they are, in the first stage, steamed for at least an hour to stabilize their designs. Then, taken to the Mohammad Karimian & Partners No .127, between Nazar crossroad and Touhid crossroad, East Nazar st, Isfahan +98 31 36285151 riverbed and kept in some basins to be soaked well, Asni Ashari & Partners No. 119 , facing Refah Bank, Imam square , Isfahan +98 31 32239183 in a great amount of running water. Afterward, the pieces are piled in some large copper vessels Shah Abadi & Partners At the corner of eastern Rangrazha market , Hakim St, Isfahan +98 31 32235250 containing stabilizers (liquid) and are boiled. At the Tahmasebi & Partners No. 3 , first floor, Bahar mall,Chahar baghe Paeen st, Isfahan +98 31 32200663 same time, they are turned upside-down by some wooden sticks and washed again in the Zayandeh Zahedi & Partners No.110, Kakh alley, Sepah st , Isfahan +98 31 36622021 Rood, then spread on the banks to dry in the final Aghdaee & Partners No.131, Eastern Nazar st, Isfahan +98 31 32251638 stage.