Private, with shared rules
We get to know one another with respect for the group’s rules. A message does not confer membership.
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Together, like a family
A private community with shared rules, friendship and respect, with no political or religious affiliation.
Nonpolitical and nonreligious
We meet for friendship and culture, with no political or religious affiliation.
Respect and privacy
Family and child privacy and consent for publishing images matter.
From Iranian roots to everyday life
Read, discover and learn together.
Iranian history and civilisation
Historical periods, rulers and sourced stories, with a clear distinction between history and myth.
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Discover Iran
Cities, gardens and architecture as starting points for exploring Iranian heritage together.
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Life in Sweden
Practical guides with official sources, from identity matters to housing and family life.
Explore this sectionImage sources and licences
- File:Persepolis stairs of the Apadana relief.jpg — Phillip Maiwald (Nikopol) · CC BY-SA 3.0
- File:Chehel Sotoun ceiling.jpg — Amir Pashaei · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cultural images resized and converted to WebP; displayed crops may vary.
The life-in-Sweden image is an AI-generated illustration, not a member’s home.
Moments with a family feeling
AI-generated illustrations, not photographs of members or their homes.
Dorehami gallery (Persian)Dorehami: a close community that grows thoughtfully
Dorehami is a private, close-knit group. Children’s wellbeing, respect, empathy and personal privacy are central to our community.
We enjoy meeting new friends and let the group grow at a thoughtful pace. A message and an initial conversation give us time to get to know one another.
When our values and expectations fit, we can agree together on the next steps. Sending a message or a form does not establish membership or confirm attendance.
Iranian celebrations
Nowruz
At the spring equinox and start of Farvardin. The exact new-year moment must be checked for the year and time zone.
Yalda
The night between Azar and Dey. A Dorehami gathering date is announced only after confirmation.
Chaharshanbe Suri
Tuesday evening before the final Wednesday of the Iranian year.
Sizdah Bedar
13 Farvardin; the Gregorian date must be calculated for the chosen year.
Mehregan
Associated with Mehr day in Mehr month. Conversion to today’s calendar and local observances can differ.
Sadeh
In common Iranian usage: 10 Bahman. The group’s gathering is arranged separately.
Tirgan
Tir day in Tir month. The calendar tradition must be specified before converting the date.
Sepandarmazgan
Spandarmad day in Spandarmad month. Different calendar conventions account for some differences in modern dates.
Iranian history
Together, like a family
Dorehami is a private, family-like group. We get to know each other gradually. Children’s wellbeing, respect, privacy and meaningful relationships matter more than numbers.
Get to know our groupReasons to come together
All celebrations ↗Iranian celebrations
NowruzStories, traditions and gathering ideas ↗
YaldaStories, traditions and gathering ideas ↗
Chaharshanbe SuriStories, traditions and gathering ideas ↗
Sizdah BedarStories, traditions and gathering ideas ↗
MehreganStories, traditions and gathering ideas ↗
SadehStories, traditions and gathering ideas ↗
TirganStories, traditions and gathering ideas ↗
SepandarmazganStories, traditions and gathering ideas ↗
Being together
Activities for the whole family, arranged in advance
Participation requires an introduction, coordination and confirmation. A message is not a membership or booking.
Chat on WhatsApp ↗Explore more
New sections alongside the existing content
Culture and history
Family and learning
Participation and memories
Getting acquainted starts with a conversation
We are happy to get to know new friends, one step at a time.
Start a conversation ↗Images and licenses
Cultural and illustrative images, not photographs of group members or events. Images are displayed cropped.
File:Haft-sin, Nowruz, Still-life-3205068.jpg — Katzenfee50 — CC0
File:Yalda. Taha.7.13.jpg — طاها حجتی — CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Chaharshanbeh-Suri-Persian-Fire-Jumping-Festival-2013.JPG — PersianDutchNetwork — CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Sizdah bedar in parvaz park tehran.jpg — سعید — Public domain
File:Mehregan Table Persian Festival of Autumn in Holland Photo by Persian Dutch Network 2011.jpg — PersianDutchNetwork — CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Sadeh.jpg — Farzad j — Public domain
File:Shazdeh Mahan Garden, Kerman, Iran (42852075991).jpg — Ninara from Helsinki, Finland — CC BY 2.0
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File:Rose Garden in Persia.jpg — Whs16rs — CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Persepolis stairs of the Apadana relief.jpg — Phillip Maiwald (Nikopol) — CC BY-SA 3.0
File:Chehel Sotoun ceiling.jpg — Amir Pashaei — CC BY-SA 4.0
File:Gurdiyah gives Khusraw an equestrian cat (Shahnameh manuscript, c. 1648).jpg — Attributed to Muhammad Yusuf (17th century) — Public domain
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Getting to know each other starts with a conversation
Dorehami is a private community with shared rules and no political or religious affiliation. Read the rules before getting in touch. A message or form does not confer membership or confirm attendance.
In your first message, describe only your question or suggestion. Do not send identity documents, medical records or private information about children and families.