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TICKETS ON SALE for Yalda Celebration - Saturday - December 19, 2026 - Aria Cultural Center Join us on thenight of Yaldato celebrate this wonderful tradition with delicious food, great music and excellent company. Date: Saturday December 19, 2026 Time:6:30 to 11:00 PM Location: Aria Cultural Center, 2609 North Duke Street Building 700 Durham NC 27704 Suggested attire: Traditional Persian Clothing (Prize for the best outfit). Tickets are sold ONLY through Ticket Tailor.This system allows you to select your table/seats and receive a confirmation email to be used as a ticket. Please ensure to use a proper email address. ICSNC Members - Family members may purchase up to 2 tickets and Single member may purchase one ticket. Member tickets require individual member's name for verification. The Early Bird ticket price will end on midnight November 10. Click here to select your seats and purchase your tickets. https://www.tickettailor.com/events/icsnc/2493698

Love Persian music? Join the Iranian Cultural Society Choir! We meet every 2nd Sunday of the month at the Aria Cultural Center from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM to practice a beautiful mix of classic and contemporary Persian songs. No prior singing experience is required—everyone is welcome! If you are interested in joining, please email the choir conductor, Daniel Kaboli, at danielkaboli@gmail.com to get started.

4th annual ICSNC Persian School Trunk or Treat event was a success. 🎃

Hello ICSNC Community Our Persian School is hosting its 4th annual community Trunk or Treat on Sunday October 25th from 12pm to 2pm at the Aria Cultural Center, and you’re invited to join the fun! 🎃 If you’re new to the idea, a Trunk or Treat is a festive gathering where families decorate their car trunks and children walk from car to car in their Halloween costumes collecting candy, playing games, and admiring creative decorations. It’s a fun, safe, and community-centered twist on trick-or-treating! We’d love for you to not only attend but also volunteer your car, decorate your trunk in any theme you like (spooky, funny, cultural, or creative!), hand out your candy and help us bring the Halloween spirit to life. we’re inviting families to decorate their cars and pass candies. The event’s success truly depends on community involvement, and every participating trunk makes the fun more magical. Register your car here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18anFyGAsnO29LQn_lDAKuKYptdwr_5onhQcROzNhLoE/edit

We gathered to honor Dr. Mohammad Ali Bat-haee for his 40 years of distinguished service and contributions to the Persian community and ICSNC. This celebration was made possible through the dedication of numerous volunteers who generously gave their time and support. We extend our sincere gratitude to Moujan Khorram, whose initiative was instrumental in making this event a resounding success. We gathered to honor Dr. Mohammad Ali Bat-haee for his 40 years of distinguished service and contributions to the Persian community and ICSNC. This celebration was made possible through the dedication of numerous volunteers who generously gave their time and support. We extend our sincere gratitude to Moujan Khorram, whose initiative was instrumental in making this event a resounding success.

Mehregan Celebration - October 10, 2026 - Aria Cultural Center On October 10, 2026, Celebrate Mehregan, the arrival of autumn and the time for friendship, love and community togetherness, with live music by Before the Lines and songs performed by Monicky, a talented young Persian vocalist. Light refreshments served during the intermission. Cafe Ferdosi will be open during their normal Saturday hours, please order directly. For more information, please call or text: Forooz Salim 919-539-5709 Please use this link to purchase your tickets - https://www.tickettailor.com/events/icsnc/2412212

The Aria Center’s blood drive was a huge success! Thanks to our dedicated repeat donors and nine first-time givers, we officially met our goal. Even better, over 65% of our donors came from our Persian community. To everyone who came out to support this vital effort, thank you. Your generosity directly saves lives and I am deeply grateful for your support! The American Red Cross joins me in extending heartfelt thanks to every donor. Because of your time and generosity, patients and families have the lifeline they need. Please consider joining your fellow community members in this important initiative at our next drive in January. With Sincere Gratitude, Karen Yahyapour

Persian Culture Night - Sat June 13, 2026 - In Piedmont Triad (Winston-Salem, Greensboro, High Point Area) Click here to register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuWoCUq92mpGE2Xr_M4J6ShadmeYGrAYvun5gKNwQYWdWf0Q/viewform

Experience the Taste of Tradition at Cafe Ferdosi Savor authentic Persian flavors made with love and the freshest ingredients. Whether you’re dining in for a cozy meal, grabbing your favorites to go, or planning a special event, we’ve got you covered! ✨ Dine-In | Takeout | Catering for All Occasions ✨ 📞 (919) 381-4062 🌐 cafeferdosi.com 📱nccafeferdosi 📍2609 N Duke St., Suite 700, Durham, NC, 27704 We look forward to seeing you! PLEASE CHECK THE OPERATING HOURS. Cafe Ferdosi

What a wonderful way to end our Persian School semester than with a picnic and award ceremony in the beautiful Aria Center gardens 🌈💐🥇

مراسم یادبود خانم مریم طبیب زاده ماهوتچیان End of life celebration for Mrs. Maryam Tabibzadeh Mahoutchian With deep love, we invite you to gather in honor of Maryam Tabibzadeh Mahoutchian Often described as a flower, a bird, an angel, gentle in spirit, luminous in presence, and unmistakably herself, Maryam was deeply kind, quietly strong, and beautifully singular. She moved through the world with sensitivity, depth, and grace, leaving an imprint that will not fade. She was a writer, lover of Persian poetry and history, and carried her homeland within her wherever she went. Maryam’s personal wish was that, in lieu of flowers, you spend time with her books. They carry the quiet magic that flowed from her creative heart. We will provide more information about how to access these books in a near future correspondence. Please join us as we come together to remember her life, share poetry, and honor the love she gave and inspired. Aria Cultural Center Central Professional Park 2609 N Duke Street Suite 700 Durham, NC 27704 Saturday May 2, 2026 3pm to 7pm With love and in her memory, Parviz, Gohar, Sheila, Tara, Babak, Mila, Mona

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Maryam Tabibzadeh Mahoutchian Dear Community Members, It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Mrs. Maryam Tabibzadeh Mahoutchian. Mrs. Mahoutchian was a cornerstone of the ICSNC Organization for many years. Her dedication to the ICSNC Persian School, ICSNC Newsletters, Lecture Series and Aria Cultural Center project and her unwavering kindness left an indelible mark on all of us. She was more than just a life-time member; she was a mentor and a friend whose presence will be deeply missed. Maryam Khanoom was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many in our community. She touched many lives with her generosity, grace, and gentle spirit, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest condolences go out to all her loved ones and everyone who had the privilege of crossing paths with her, particularly her husband Mr. Parviz Mahoutchian, her daughters Sheila and Tara, and her sister Gohar Tabibzadeh, during this incredibly difficult time. We will share details regarding memorial services as they become available. In the meantime, please keep her family in your thoughts. With Sympathy, Iranian Cultural Society of NC

To the valued ICSNC members, On behalf of the Board of Directors and the Management Team, we invite you to attend an Open House and Membership Q&A Session on Sunday, April 26, 2026. In-Person Open House: 2:00–4:00 PM Location: Aria Cultural Center 2609 N Duke St, Durham, NC 27704 This open forum is an opportunity to ask questions and share thoughts about the organization, including governance, center operations, programs, and the Persian school. Members are encouraged to submit questions in advance using this link https://forms.gle/E8RHw24itBCVQHBp8, though this session is open and freeform for live questions. No RSVP is required. Members may attend as their schedule allows. We look forward to your participation. Warm regards, ICSNC Board of Directors and Management Team

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