As you may already know, Irans official religion is Islam; therefore, according to the law, alcoholic drinks cannot be produced or sold in the country which means there are also no liquor stores, bars or nightclubs in Iran.

Can Tourists buy alcohol in Iran?

Selling, purchasing and using alcohol is illegal in Iran and you rarely find good alcohol in Iran and if you do, that is 5-10 fold more expensive than USA or European countries.

Is alcohol sold in Iran?

Alcohol has been legally prohibited for Muslim Iranian citizens since the establishment of Islamic Republic government in 1979.

Can you buy pork in Iran?

Pork is not available. When it comes to meat most Iranians tend to eat chicken, beef or lamb, all of which are widely available.

Is Iran the only Shia country?

Shias comprise a majority in Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan, and Bahrain, and a plurality in Lebanon, while Sunnis make up the majority of more than forty countries from Morocco to Indonesia.

Is Iran an Arab country?

Iran and Turkey are not Arab countries and their primary languages are Farsi and Turkish respectively. Arab countries have a rich diversity of ethnic, linguistic, and religious communities.