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Achomis
Larestanis - Khodmoonis
Total population
120,000 (2021) [1]
Regions with significant populations
Southern Iran, GCC countries
Languages
Achomi, Persian, Arabic
Religion
Majority Sunni Islam, minority Shia Islam
Related ethnic groups
GCC (Ajam of Bahrain, Ajam of Kuwait, Iranians of UAE, Iranians in Qatar)
Iranian Peoples (Kurd, Lur, Baluch, Kurds, Azeris)

Achum people (Persian: مردم اَچُمِ),[2] or Achum/Acham,[2] also known Khodmooni (Persian: خُودمونی),[2] or Larestani (Persian: لآرِستَانِی),[2][3] are an Iranian sub-ethnic group of Persians who inhabit primarily in southern Iran in a region historically known as Irahistan. They are predominantly Sunni Muslims,[4][5] with a Shia minority.[5]

Achum/Acham people speak the Achum/Acham language. The language has reported eight dialects and it is mostly intelligible with Persian proper.[6] The Achum/Acham people are of Persian descent.[5][7]

Etymology

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  • Achum/Acham: In Avesta the holy book of Zoroastrianism, "Achum" is one of the names of God (Ahuramazda), and it means "self created" and "without cause."[8] Native speakers often refer to their language as "ačomī", which means "I go" in the language.[9] Other explanations for this name are the language's frequent usage of the [tʃ] consonant.[10] Arabs, with whom these people traded, called them 'Ajam', which means non-Arab, Masnsour (2003) believes that it was eventually changed into "Ajami" and "Achumi".[10][11]
  • Khodmooni: Achum/Acham people refer to themselves as Khodmooni, a term literally meaning "part of ourselves"[2][11]
  • Lari: This language is sometimes called Lari.[12][3] To reiterate, 'Lar' originates from 'Lad' which means "the origin of everything".[13] It is also important to note that Lari can be used to refer to a dialect or a language.[9]

In GCC states surrounding the Persian Gulf, Achum/Achams are referred to as Khodmooni'.[12] This translates to "of our own kind".[12][14][15] In the UAE and Qatar they are known as Ajam,[10] which is the standard name for GCC citizens of Iranian origin. In Bahrain Sunni Achum/Achams are referred to as "Holi" (not to be confused with the Huwala Arabs) in order to assimilate. While Shia Achum/Achams are known as Ajam.[5][7] In Kuwait, they fall under the name 'Ayam which is what Kuwaitis of Iranian origin are called;[5][7] the Shia Achum/Acham are known as "Tarakma". The most notable Sunni families are Al-Kandari and Al-Awadhi; they frequently interbreed.[5][7]

Geographical distribution

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The historical region of Irahistan consists of several counties in Fars Province (Larestan, Khonj, Gerash, Lamerd) and in the Hormozgan province (Parsian County, Bastak County, Bandar Lengeh County).[5][7]

Since the 1940s, significant numbers of Achum/Acham people have migrated to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and other Arab states of the Persian Gulf.[5][7]

History

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13 Century

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In the thirteenth century, Lar briefly became a center of trade and commerce in southern Persia.[3] Laristan (Irahistan) was nearly always an obscure region, never becoming involved in the politics and conflicts of mainstream Persia.[3] This was due to independent rule during the Safavid times, but that has failed due to the British Empire "Anti Piracy Company" and continued to decline due to Reza Shah Pahlavi's centric policies and the Ayatollah policies.[16]

14th Century

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Ibn Battuta's Travelogue

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Ibn Battuta entered the city of Khonj in 733 AH and wrote about the piety and asceticism of the people and his meeting with the religious hermitage at the time. He traveled through the Dhofar region (modern Oman) and arrived at the island of Hormuz, entering the Laristan area. He passed through the cities of Minab, Rudan, Kuhoristan, Kookherd, Laro, and Khonj. Here is an excerpt from his travelogue:[17]

I came to Lar via India, and together with Abu Zayd Abdulrahman ibn Abu Dolaf Hanfi, we entered Khonj in 733 AH. I heard that there was another hermitage in Khonj (likely referring to Sheikh Abdul Salam's hermitage). It was inhabited by righteous people and worshipers. I visited them at night. There was a noble man whose devotion was visible on his face. They had yellowish complexions, frail bodies, and tear-filled eyes. When I entered the hermitage, they brought food. He called out to the elders of the community to call my son, Mohammad (referring to Sheikh Haji Mohammad, the son of Sheikh Abdul Salam), to come. Mohammad, sitting in a corner, rose, appearing so frail from his devotion that it seemed as if he had risen from the grave. He greeted me and sat down. The elder said, 'Son! Join us in the meal so that you may share in their blessings.' Mohammad, who was fasting, joined us and broke his fast with us. This group was all Shafi'i in their beliefs. After the meal, prayers were performed, and we returned to our place.

— Ibn Battuta, The Rihla

Marco Polo's Travelogue

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Marco Polo described the Hormuz Plain and the Minab River as a lush, fruitful region, diverse in its offerings. Hormuz, an ancient area, was a place of trade between the Persian Gulf merchants and Kish. Marco Polo noted the significance of the port of Hormuz and its trade with Indian merchants, with large ships carrying spices and pearls. This region was popularly known as "Daqyanus City" among the locals, and its ruins are believed to be located in the northern part of Jiroft today. Marco Polo also commented on the shipbuilding industry in Iran at the time, criticizing the lack of tar on the ships, which he believed led to many of them sinking. Another interesting detail he mentioned was the intense, often deadly seasonal winds in the area, known as Teshbada.[18]

17th Century

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Shah Abbas I ruled from 1588 to 1629 CE (995–1038 AH). The capture of Laristan by Shah Abbas and the fall of the independent Achumestan government likely happened in the early 17th century, around 1600 CE (1009 AH).[citation needed]

After the fall of Isfahan to Mahmud Khan of Afghanistan in 1722 CE (1135 AH), the Afghan rule lasted until the rise of Nader Shah, who re-established Persian control in 1736 CE (1149 AH). During this time, Bastak became the center of the region.[citation needed]

Jangiriyeh under Sheikh Ahmad Madani: The Afghan period and the early years of Nader Shah's reign, likely between 1720s to 1740s CE.[citation needed]

Hassan Khan Delar ruled during the mid-18th century, particularly after Nader Shah's death in 1747 CE (1160 AH).[citation needed]

18th-19th Century

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The Bani Abbas family ruled the region during the late 18th century and early 19th century, likely under the Zand dynasty (from the late 1700s until the early 1800s). The rule of the Bani Abbas continued until the land reform era in early 20th century.[citation needed]

In the second half of the 13th century AH (late 19th century CE), the governance of Larestan was entrusted to the Dehbashi family, one of the prominent families of Gerash. This family ruled Larestan for approximately a century, beginning in 1262 AH (1846 CE) under Karbala'i Alireza Dehbashi. During the tenure of his son, Fath Ali Khan Biglarbeigi, Larestan experienced its most prosperous period in both military and economic aspects.[19]: 343–344  Fath Ali Khan established strong ties with the influential Qavam family in Shiraz and maintained favorable relations with the Qajar dynasty in Tehran, which helped him expand and solidify his authority.[20]

After the establishment of the Iranian Constitutional Revolution (early 20th century CE), the Dehbashi family retained their hold on Larestan, navigating alliances with constitutionalists to maintain their rule. However, the dynasty's governance came to an end in 1929 CE (1348 AH) when Reza Shah's army attacked Gerash Castle, marking the conclusion of their reign.[19]: 61 

The political and security stability achieved during Fath Ali Khan Gerashi's rule brought significant advancements in the scientific and literary domains. Early in his reign, Shaykh 'Ali Rashti, a mujtahid from Najaf, was sent to Gerash by Mirza Shirazi to establish a seminary. This period saw cultural enrichment, including the production of religious and mystical writings by Haj Asadullah, the brother of Fath Ali Khan, and Shaykh 'Ali Rashti. Additionally, Rostam Khan Gerashi, the son of Fath Ali Khan and father of Mohammad Jafar Khan (Sheyda Gerashi), compiled a poetic collection titled Baghestan. Mohammad Jafar Khan later contributed his own collection of poetry, further cementing the literary heritage of the period.[19]: 59–60 

Mohammad Jafar Khan (Sheyda Gerashi)

Muhammad Ja'far Khan (Sheyda Gerashi) ruled the whole of Larestan and the ports of the Persian Gulf in two periods: first after his father, Rostam Khan, and from 1327 to 1329 AH (1909-1912 CE), after which he was angered by Habibullah Khan Qavam al-Mulk, the ruler of Fars, and lived in exile in Narenjestan Qavam of Shiraz. During this period of his reign, his cousin, Hasan Quli Khan, was his viceroy in Gerash.[21]: 172–177  After the death of Habibullah Khan in 1334/1935 and the accession of his son Ibrahim Khan to the government of Fars province, Muhammad Ja'far Khan was released and returned to Gerash. However, the beginning of his second reign has been mentioned in various books from 1332 or 1333 AH.[19]: 346 [21]: 172  In this period, which lasted until the end of his life in 1338/1939, he was in charge of the Gerash and its castle as well as the endowments left over from Fath Ali Khan Gerashi after his father, Rostam Khan.[19]: 371 [22]: 9  After him, and during the period between the two periods of Muhammad Ja'far Khan's rule, the government of Larestan was in the hands of Ali Muhammad Khan Iqtadar al-Sultan.[19]: 346 

A young woman from the tribes of Laristan

Mohammad Jafar Khan, as the ruler of Gerash, traveled to the Sahra-ye Bagh district at the request of Ebrahim Khan Qavam-al-Molk, the governor of Fars, to mediate conflicts between the Shia Lor-e-Nafar tribes and the Sunni residents of the region.[22] On 12 Rajab 1338 AH (April 19, 1920 CE), near the village of Dideban, he was shot and wounded by Yousef Beyg Nafar, a leader of the Lor-e-Nafar tribe.[21]: 173–174  He survived for two days but ultimately passed away on Sunday, 14 Rajab 1338 AH (April 21, 1920 CE), before reaching the age of 42. As per his will, his body was transported to Gerash and placed in dokhmeh. Thirty-eight years later, his remains were moved to Karbala by a man named Seyed Kazem and buried behind the shrine of Imam Hussein. According to one account, his body was still intact when it was exhumed, to the extent that even the color of the henna from his second marriage ceremony—held just days before his death—was still visible on his hand.[21]: 175  During a visit to his grandfather's (Sheyda Gerashi) tomb in 1346 SH (1967 CE), Ahmad Eghtedari described the grave marker as illegible.[23]: 132 

Mohammad Taqi Khan Bastaki

Mohammad Taqi Khan, son of Mostafa Khan, known as "Solat al-Molk," (born in 1272 AH; 1855 CE) in Bastak served as the ruler of Bastak and Jahangiriyeh for 41 years (1305 AH; 1887 CE - 1346 AH; 1927 CE).[24][25] Mohammad Taqi Khan died at the age of 74 in 1346 AH (1927 CE), coinciding with the second year of the reign of Reza Shah Pahlavi, in his personal garden in Makhdan Bastak and was buried in Bastak Cemetery.[24] He was succeded by his son Mohammed Reza-Khan Bastaki (known as "Satout Al-Malik").[24]

Ahmed Eghtedari

Iranian historian and geographer Ahmad Eghtedari noted in his book Ancient Larestan (1955):[11]

To those people of the towns, villages, and ports of Larestan who have stayed in the land of their ancestors, with its glorious past and its desolate present. And to those who have endured the hardship of migration to earn a living on the islands of the Persian Gulf and the Indian Ocean and in the towns of India, Arabia and other places. They remember with joy their beloved birthplace and still grieve for its ruin.

— Ahmad Eghtedari, Ancient Larestan (1955)

Migration to GCC Countries

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Khadija Al-Bastaki, Emirati businesswoman.

Between the 19th and 20th centuries, many Achumi merchants have migrated to GCC Countries, to earn a better living,[26] avoid the harsh nature,[11] and to avoid the Iranian central government imposed new import and export taxes.[2][11][26][27] The introduction of taxes was an effort to reinforce the authority of the Iranian state and draw revenue from affluent peripheral areas like Bandar Lingeh and Bushehr, which were key economic hubs in the Gulf during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.[26][11] Migrants, familiar with the region, circumvented these restrictions by choosing alternative routes.[26] To escape the heavy taxation, many merchants simply relocated to the other side, a practice that had been common for centuries due to the familiarity of the region,[27] prompting the migration of tens of thousands of people from southern Iran to the opposite shores.[27] Bahrain,[26] and UAE,[11] became a primary destination for these migrants,[26] leading to a significant increase in its Iranian population.[26] This period also saw heightened British involvement in Bahrain.[27][26]

For centuries, transnational Sunni Arab families, as well as Sunni and Shia Persians, have migrated from southern Iran to the Arab coast of the Persian Gulf.[2] Coastal Iranian groups have historically been more closely connected to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) than to Iranian communities further inland (Potter, 2009).[2] These communities have maintained a "dual existence," often owning homes in multiple countries and speaking several languages (Nadjmabadi, 2010).[2] This transnational lifestyle has historically provided economic benefits to both Iran and the UAE, though it has been affected by recent political unrest in the region.[2]

Many Iranians and Emirati citizens of Iranian origin residing in Dubai and other UAE cities trace their roots to towns in the Larestan region (shahrestân) and the Hormozgân province of Iran.[2]

The shipping expertise of the Larestani/Achumi people, combined with their access to the lucrative markets of Africa and Asia, significantly influenced the development of Dubai's economy (Davidson, 2008). By the early 1900s, Dubai had established itself as the region's most attractive business hub, drawing skilled migrant entrepreneurs from the unstable Persian coast. This tradition of fostering entrepreneurship in the UAE predates the nation's oil exports (Davidson, 2008). During this period, approximately 30 of the most adaptable immigrant Iranian family businesses in Dubai gradually evolved into global conglomerates (Jaidah, 2008).[2]

When the Bastakis migrated south to Lengeh, they brought the architectural innovation of wind towers with them. Upon settling in Dubai, they carried this technology forward, constructing coral rock homes adorned with these elegant structures. In tribute to their homeland in Iran, they named their district in Dubai Bastakiya.[11]

Al-Bastakiyeh, Dubai

However, there was a challenge: while wind towers are highly effective in dry, hot regions like Yazd, Kashan, and Bastak (and theoretically in places like Arizona) due to the rapid evaporation that facilitates cooling, they are less functional in the humid summer climates of both coasts of the Persian Gulf. While visually striking, the wind towers in such conditions are more decorative than practical.[11]

Beyond architecture, the Bastakis also introduced mahiyawa, a highly pungent sauce made from fermented fish and spices. It is typically enjoyed with fresh Bastaki bread. Though considered a delicacy by many, particularly among khodmooni families in Dubai, mahiyawa is very much an acquired taste. Achums from Dubai often send bottles of it, emphasizing its cultural significance.[11]

Integration and Assimilation

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In GCC Countries

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In Dubai, the Al-Maktoum rulers welcomed newcomers for their wealth and trading expertise. Many thrived, with some engaging in Dubai’s burgeoning “gold trade.” Their success was further bolstered during the 1960s and 1970s by Sheikh Rashid’s open-door commercial policies, which avoided favoritism toward Arabs and encouraged economic inclusivity.[11]

The Larestani/Achumi people have generally contributed greatly to the economy of Dubai, and are as such very well respected.[2]

However, not all interactions were positive. In 1904, anti-Persian rioting broke out in the markets of Manama, marking the first recorded instance of local resistance against migrants in Bahrain.[26] The British labeled the incident as "anti-Persian" and subsequently took control over the affairs of Iranian migrants in Bahrain.[26] In response, the Iranian central government requested British assistance to ensure justice for its citizens in Bahrain.[26] According to historian Stephenson, this request was a temporary measure rather than an attempt to permanently cede jurisdiction, reflecting the historically fluid and overlapping borders in the Gulf region.[26]

In 1928, violence erupted in Dubai against Iranian-origin merchants after the British intercepted a boat in the Gulf carrying kidnapped women and children from Dubai to Iran. Suspicion fell on the British agent of Iraqi origin for inciting this unrest, necessitating British intervention to restore order. Additional challenges arose during the 1950s and 1960s with tensions fueled by Arab nationalist movements.[11]

Many Emiratis express discomfort not only with the significant number of foreign residents but also with the diversity within their own population.[11] They often assert, "We are all Arabs," while overlooking the influence of cultural and social currents from Iran and other regions that have shaped their society.[11] However, some, like writer Sultan Saud al-Qasimi, have embraced this diversity.[11] Al-Qasimi advocates for acknowledging the rich cultural tapestry of the UAE, stating, "It is high time that we recognize the contributions of the mosaic that forms this young nation. The Emiratis of Asian, Baluch, Zanzibari, Arab, and Persian origin make this country what it is today." [11]

In 2001, al-Qasimi underscored this appreciation of cultural heritage by naming his Dubai brokerage firm Barjeel (wind tower), a nod to the uniquely Iranian architectural feature that has become a distinctive part of the UAE's landscape.[11]

In present-day Bahrain, Sunni Achums identify as "Huwala," while Shia Achums use the term "Ajam,"

In Bahrain, they were all known as "Ajam."[28] Today, they are separated by religion. Sunni Achamis have abandoned the term "Ajam" and more commonly use the term "Huwala,"[29][30] based on the belief that "Ajam" refers to those with Shia roots,[31] which is generally a term denotes "non-Arab" and encompasses a broad range of meanings, Musa Al-Ansari states that this term originally referred to non-Arabs of a Persian-speaking (or derivative; i.e. Achumi) background as they were the only non-Arabic speakers in Bahrain, but due to the increase of other non-arab/non-arabic speaking ethnicities and people (such as Asians) he claims to have "reservations" to it due to its wide meaning.[32]: 27  Sunnis among them are said to not face any discrimination.[29][30] "Huwala" is a term used in some Gulf countries to describe people with Sunni ancestry from southern Iran, and it includes a significant population of such individuals.[29] These groups are descendants of Persians and Africans who migrated to the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf in the 19th century.[29] For someone to be recognized as Huwala, they do not need to officially follow the Sunni religion, but must have Sunni background from southern Iran, as their ancestors who migrated to the Gulf Arab countries were Sunni.[29] A person who is Sunni but has Shia ancestry from southern Iran is still recognized as "Ajam."[29] Some Arabs consider this a new identity fabrication for Sunni Persians, as they did not speak Arabic when they first arrived.[33]

With Northern Iranians

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Many of the khodemooni express pride in their heritage but noted feeling little connection with "northern" Iranians.[11] This disconnect was not solely due to religious differences.[11] One Dubai merchant explained:[11]

We can operate as far north as Shiraz. That is familiar territory. Above Shiraz is alien to us. When we do business there we inevitably get cheated. The mentality and the manners of the people there are like Persian carpets –too complicated. We have more in common with the Arabs, whom we know. Like us, they are straightforward people, without the complexes and complexities of Tehranis and Isfahanis.

— Iranian and Arab in the Gulf: Endangered Language, Windtowers, and Fish Sauce, Page 15

Culture

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Local Calendar

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The Achumi calendar is an agricultural calendar; although its oral version has no specific starting point and is primarily used for agricultural purposes, it aligns with the solar calendar.[34] The new year begins in mid-February, and its first month is "Naybahar," with the final month being "Borobar."

Music and dance

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The Achumi people have their own "Dastmal Bazi" dance known as "Se Pah".[35][36][37][38]

Yousif Hadi Bastaki
Yousif Hadi Bastaki
Arvin Bastaki
Arvin Bastaki

The Achums have many local folkloric songs which have been sung by Yousif Hadi Bastaki, the Bahraini-Iranian Sultanies band, Arvin Bastaki, and other bands, some of their iconic ethnic songs include:

  • Chayi Chayim Kelam Dard Akon (چایی چاییم کله‌ام درد اَکُن)
  • Raftum Be Baghe Shalom Darrideh (رفتُم به باغ شالُم دریده)
  • Esmesh Nadanam/Gol Bostanan (اسمش نادانم/گل بستانن)
  • Del Naghrah Del Naghrah Yaram Soraghm Naghrah (دل ناگره دل ناگره یارم سراغم ناگره)
  • Esho Golom Shabran Jan Delom Shabran (اشو گلُم شبرِن جان دِلُم شبرِن)
  • Ey Vay Delom Vay Delom Delbar Zibai Delom (ای وای دلُم وای دِلُم دِلبَر زیبایی دِلُم)
  • Delbari Man Che Khoshgelan Vay Vay Umnasha (دلبری من چه خوشگلن وای وای اومناشا)
  • Dastband Tala Dastat Ghorbun Chesh Mastat (دستبند طلا دستات قربون چش مستات)
  • Ching Bekenam, Ching Vakonam Chahare Delbar Nakonam (چینگ بکنم، چینگ واکُنِم چهاره دلبر ناکنم)
  • Dar Mawsam Beharan Del Shadom Ney (در موسم بهارن دل شادُم نی)

Cuisine

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Khanfaroosh (خانفروش)
Khanfaroosh (خانفروش)
Mahweh (Mahyaweh)
Mahweh (Mahyaweh)
  • Mahyawa, consumed in Southern Iran (Irahistan) as well GCC countries, it is a watery earth brick coloured sauce made from sardines and consumed with bread or other food.
  • "Noun Falazi" (in Arabic: خبز فلزی), (in Achumi: نونِ فَلَزی) is a type of local bread known for its high quality, made in the village of Kookhord, located in the Kookhord district of Bastak County. It is also found in other regions of Bastak, Laristan, Gerash, Ouz, Khenj, and Beghard in southern Iran. "Noun Falazi" is a popular and high-quality bread in many areas of Hormozgan and parts of Bushehr province.
  • "Balotawa" is a dough spread over a pan placed over hot embers and mixed with eggs, sesame, and fish sauce; it is then heated with local oil or cheese. This may be the same type of "pizza" eaten by Darius the Great's soldiers in ancient wars!
  • "Ranginak" is a type of sweet from the southern regions of Iran (Fars, Bushehr, Hormozgan, and Khuzestan) made from dates or dried dates, flour, and cinnamon powder. In this local sweet, cinnamon and dates combine to create a delicious treat that can last up to a week in the refrigerator.
  • "Noun Regag" (نان رگاگ) is common in Hormozgan, Laristan, and throughout the southern parts of Iran, as well as in Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE.
  • Cham-Chamoo (Persian: چم چمو) is a sweet naan that is made similar to Qeshm Island version.
  • Kebab Kenjeh Lari (Persian: کباب کنجه لاری) is one of the traditional and popular dishes in the city of Lar and the southern regions of Iran. This kebab is made from chunks of meat (usually lamb or beef) that are marinated in a mixture of yogurt, onion, saffron, lemon juice, and various spices, then skewered and grilled. Kebab Kenjeh Lari is known for its unique and delicious flavor and is typically served with either bread or rice.[44]
  • Balaleet (in Arabic: بلاليط) – This nutritious dessert of Indian-Arabic origin is prepared in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Hormozgan, and Bandar Abbas. Balaleet is made from macaroni, sugar or date syrup, cardamom, rose water, saffron, and oil. It is traditionally served as a breakfast dish. This dessert is also popular in some other southern cities of Iran.

Khonj cuisine

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Kashk o Bademjan, Miyeh, Meheh Roghan, Khoresh Gousht, Damikht, Polow Barj, Kideh, Reshk, Omeh, Awpiya, Ilim, Kleh Sar, Khak, Bi Pakh, Cheshgadeh, Doogh, Dowlat, Khazak Bad, Lchavo, Jarjat, Ardeh, Pashmak.[45]: 25 

Qeshm cuisine

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Mofalek, Kelmbarankineh Bantoolech, Doogh, Mast Haosorakh, Miyaveh May Brashtahkuli Khaskpoduni Ba Kuli, Poduni Ba Pao Rahoduni Bakashkh, Kashkh Khaskh, Mandah, Sorjosh Dadeh, Nan Tamshinan Dasti, Nan Liheh, Nan Khomeri, Nan Rakhteh, Nan Krosi, Nan Shekri (Setayari), Chinkal, Halva Narkil, Halva Turk, Halvashooli Berenj Dishobereng Sheleh, Hard Berenj.[45]

Clothes

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Bastaki women clothes
Regular class men's outfit

Achums have a varied range of clothes, the higher class men have their own outfits,[45]: 173  and the regular outfit (presented in Shmd Lawry film),[45]: 173–174  outfits similar to Arab and Indian outfits in the Bandars (ports),[45]: 175  with southern variants identical to Zoroastrian outfits.[45]: 176  Women have what is known as "Rakht Goshad" in Evaz[46] with Bastaki,[46] Khonji, Lamerdi and Galedarie variants.[46][45]: 174–177 

Nowroz

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Main article: Nowruz

The Achums have a rich tradition of poetry and songs related to spring season (mawsem-e-bahar; موسم بهار) - Nowruz.[47][48][49][50][51] However, their celebration of the festival differs from the manner embraced by much of contemporary Iranian society (Self-identified Tehrani and Shirazi Persians for example), as they have preserved their distinct tribal traditions.[45]

Local Games

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  • Khonj: Lwetkibelkhtar, Haft Sang, Khorpa, Sk Skala Belandi, Nader Bazi, Leher, Kase Pas Kun, Kab Bazi, Tira Gal, Gut Bazi, Kargam Be Hawa, Azad Bazi, Dar Chulk, Khormasho, Dar O Sop, Darbazi, Khorsho, Kai Kai, Til Ameh, Khat Khat, Panj Sank Ya Rokh, Yer Shesh Duneh, Beshkel Kol, Belm Petsk, Wast Wast, Allah Bedeh Baroon, Khooneh Khoda, Gap, Do Bel Bro, Bel Bel Jonam Bel, Charkhoneh, Shakhani Daraz, Mo Karkam Te Kalleh Aznam, Alla Kalang, Bel Wa Chak, To Zar Mo Zar, Lat Pas Pa, Khorkeh Tart o Shiri, Khor Sooz, Kai Ko, Asiyo Jalmep, Fandak, Mach o Feel.[45]: 25 
  • Qeshm: Kelmcha, Ramaza, Dar, Sawariya, Dartupa, Haft Senka, Charkhabaz Dar Magharahhul Wulat, Tilia, Dibia, Salam Salama, Wastarchomurokhta, Korkomochartak Abafam Hasile Bam.[45]

Local Beliefs and Types of Heritage

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Some local beliefs in the region include the tradition of raising green flags when someone returns from Hajj or military service. Some people also have a custom of visiting on Wednesdays. There is a belief that it is necessary to perfume children’s toys to ward off the evil eye. In the south, during wedding celebrations, the custom of the "hajlah" (a colorful wedding room decorated with mirrors) is common. This tradition is shared among the Gulf countries, southern Iran, and parts of India.[45]: 178 

Historical Heritage

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Name Photograph Period Date of registration Registration number Location Notes
Castle of Gerash (Homayoun Doj) Pre-islamic 25-10-2003 10502 Gerash, Fars Province, Iran
Tangab Dam (Gerash) 224–651 CE - Sassanid period 2001 Gerash, Fars Province, Iran
Doulab Castle 224–651 CE - Sassanid period Bastak County
Tamb Talar 224–651 CE - Sassanid period Bastak County
Tamb Pergan 224–651 CE - Sassanid period Bastak County
Gachvayeh Bridge 224–651 CE - Sassanid period Bastak County
Ashgaft Muneh Castle 224–651 CE - Sassanid period Bastak County
Dahmeh Cemetery 224–651 CE - Sassanid period Bastak County
Bandu Dam 224–651 CE - Sassanid period Asaluyeh County
Castle of Siba (Persian: قلعه سیبه) 224–651 CE - Sassanid period Kukherd District, Bastak County, Hormozgan Province in south Iran
Castle of Aamaj (Persian: قلعه آماج) 224–651 CE - Sassanid period Kukherd District, Bastak County, Hormozgan Province in south Iran
Castle of Tawseelah (Persian: قلعه توصیله) 224–651 CE - Sassanid period Kukherd District, Bastak County, Hormozgan Province in south Iran
Azhdeha Peykar Castle (Persian: قلعه اژدهاپیکر) 224–651 CE - Sassanid period Larestan County, in south Iran
Parvizeh Evaz Castle (Persian: قلعه پرویزه اِوَز) 224–651 CE - Sassanid period Evaz County, in south Iran
Shah Neshin Castle (Persian: قلعه شاه‌نشین) 224–651 CE - Sassanid period Larestan County, in south Iran.
Grave of Sh. Abdulsalam Abbas (known as Abdulsalam Khonji)[note 1] Abbasid Caliphate Khonj, Fars Province, Iran He was the reason for many Zoroastrians and Jews of Lar region to convert to Islam.[citation needed]
Al-Fath Khan Caravanserai Safavid-Qajar 27-11-2013 10926 Central part, 15 km northeast of Bastak, Bastak road, Lar, Fatuyeh village
Caravanserai Pond Safavid-Qajar 24-12-2014 15366 Bastak city, Moalem Square, east side of Caravansara Street, west of Caravansara
Tomb of Sayyid Taj al-Din Mansur Safavid 03-17-2015 15392 Bastak city, Mashouri, Imam Khomeini St., behind Melli Bank Central Branch
Kazem Gavchah Safavid-Pahlavi 24-12-2014 15365 Bastak city, Caravansara Street, below the Caravansara, next to Sheikh Yusuf pond
The grave of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Bastaki Zand dynasty Gachoyeh village of Bastak city, Iran Tomb of Sheikh Abdul Qader Bastaki
Agha Ahmad Bastak Pond (Ab anbar) Zand to Pahlavi 24-12-2014 15363 Bastak city, Mostafavieh St., at the end of Khawanin neighborhood, next to Bibi Latifa Mosque
Bastak Bazaar Qajar 1379-08-16 2828 Inside the city of Bastak, Imam St
Bestak Jame Mosque Qajar 07-07-2013 6107 Bastak, Masjid Jame St
Khan Bastak Castle Qajar 07-07-2013 6110 Bastak, east side of Defence Square, next to Mostafavieh school
Sheikh Bastak Pond (Ab anbar) Qajar 24-12-2014 15360 Bastak city, Moalem Square, south side of Moalem Square, end of Caravansara Street
‎Shaykh Muhammad Shaykh Abdul Hadi Pond‎ Qajar 24-12-2014 15370 Bastak city, Belt Street, University Street, in front of Shoaib Aluminum Factory
Sheikh Yusuf pond Qajar 24-12-2014 15371 Bastak city, southeast side of Moalem Square, east side of Caravansara St., south of Caravansara
Sheikh Mohammad Khan pond Qajar 24-12-2014 15372 Bastak, Mustafa Street, behind the gas station, behind the old post office
Kazem Bastak's House Qajar 03-17-2015 15400 Bastak city, east side of Imam Khomeini St., Uziha neighborhood, in front of the elementary school and middle school for girls of Nebubot
Hamam Khan Bastak (Bastak House Bath) Qajar 22-02-1999 2211 Bastak city in front of Mustafavieh primary school

27.19788°N 54.37141°E

Bastak Caravanserai Qajar 23-03-1999 2233 Northeast of Bastak near the city
Mustafaviyeh School Qajar - Early Pahlavi 07-07-2013 6108 Bastak, the intersection of Imam Khomeini St. and Mostafavieh St
The Keriki Water Mill Qajar - Early Pahlavi 24-12-2014 15357
Kariki Bastak Pond (Ab anbar) Qajar - Pahlavi 24-12-2014 15358 Central part, 3 km west of Bastak, Kiriki district, next to Kiriki bungalow
Haji Mohammad Rashid Pond (Ab anbar) Qajar - Pahlavi 24-12-2014 15367 Bastak city, Moalem Square, behind the Agricultural Jihad office
Bungalow Kariki (Kariki Mansion) Qajar - Early Pahlavi 03-17-2015 15391 Bastak city, near the main road from Bestak to Lange, Karaki region, about 3 kilometers west of Bestak
Badgir in Khonj Khonj, Fars Province, Iran
Gate of Khonj Khonj, Fars Province, Iran
Bathhouse of Khonj Qajar Khonj, Fars Province, Iran
Dasht Khonj Pond (Ab anbar) Dasht, Khonj, Fars Province, Iran
Pond of Kal (Ganj al-Bahr) Qajar 15-03-2001 3292 Gerash, Fars Province, Iran
Dehbashi Bath 2012 30910 Gerash, Fars Province, Iran[53]
Haj Asadollah Pond (Kashkool Pond) 2001 Gerash, Fars Province, Iran
The Seven Ponds of Gerash (Haft Berkeh Gerash) 26-12-1976 1327 Gerash, Fars Province, Iran
Minaret of Daniel Khonji 975 Khonj, Fars Province, Iran
Dome of Kokherd 10924 Kukherd
Seyyed Muzafar Kokhard's tomb 10925 Kukherd

Khonj

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The Shrine of Sheikh Afifuddin, The Lighthouse of Daniyal, The Grand Mosque of Kofeh Lake, The Shrine of Haj Sheikh Mohammad Abunajm, The Tomb of Kaka Raldin, Kohpayeh Park, Medina Park, Jahreh Cemetery Hill, Qara Aqaj Canal and the Seljuq era Ibrahim Dam, Nark Strait, Bar Bara o Bala, Al-Miyah Ahara (Alchaksama), Awnar, Bikhuyah Strait, Charkho Khonj, Bar Chel Gazi, Khan Baghi between Kaz Youz and Baghan, Rocks and Historic Khonj Troops from Different Eras, Koluqi Castle, Magellan Castle, Khelvat Castle, Shahnashin Castle, Senk Farsh Road from the Final Era, Talah Tavangran from the Sassanian Era, Mahmal Castle, Chireh Ghar, Bikhuyah Sadeh, Maz Qanats, Adkhama Nal Kuri Talah Shahmakh in the village of Jenkio (Mako Road to Khonj), The Big Talah near the village of Baghan and Haftwan Road.[45]: 25 

Qeshm

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Naderi Castle, Portuguese Castle, Water Reservoirs, Dome-shaped Dome, Historical Cemetery dating back to over a thousand years, Hormuz Castle, Old Laft, Koyal Khan or Hall for Hospitality, Church.[45]

Ancient Pre-Islamic Sites:

Mithraic Rock Remains (Izadmehr Anahita), Water Reservoirs of Laft from Pre-Islamic Eras, Laft Port and Harbor, Khorbas Water Reservoirs, Khorbas Ruins, Adkhamah Khorbas, Souq, Talah Kolgan, Sadda Tal Balaw Pipasht.[45]

In the Countries Around the Persian Gulf

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Al Bastakiya, Dubai
Muharraq, Bahrain
Souq Waqif, Doha, Qatar

The Badgir (wind-catcher): A style of traditional old architecture, which is found in most regions of Iran in various forms, such as in Kerman, Fars, Mazandaran, and Khorasan.[45]: 178  The Achums are said to have brought the wind-catchers (badgirs), to the GCC Countries.[26][54][11]

  • Bastakiya: Bastakiya is a neighborhood in the eastern part of Dubai, established around the year 1308 AH / 1890 CE after the migration of Bastaki traders to the area. It is located along the Dubai Creek, approximately 300 meters long and 100 meters wide. The Bastakiya neighborhood is famous for its wind towers, intricately carved wooden doors, beautiful stucco work, and its reputation as a major tourist attraction and a place for official meetings in Dubai. When the Achums/Larestanis/Khodmoonis arrived in Dubai they named this area Al-Bastakiya, after their own homeland.[11]
  • Bahrain: The wind tower of "Isa bin Ali's House" in Muharraq, Bahrain, is an architectural building constructed by the Ajam (Achums) of Bahrain.[26][54]

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  1. ^ The surname "Khonji" is said to be attributed to both descendants of Abbas ibn Abdul Muttalib, while others are from the city itself, such as the Muslim scholar Fazlallah Khunji Isfahani, who was originally from Persia.[52]


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