2006-08-30 07:32:41 · 9 answers · asked by Schwan M 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
It is legally prohibited, however, it is available in the blackmarket to cater to the many Christian Armenians and other non-Muslims living there...of course, prices are pretty high.
2006-08-30 07:37:15 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Islamic Republic of Iran is a constitutional theocracy with the official religion of the Twelver Shia. The Supreme Leader is Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei. Since Islam forbids alcohol, I believe that it would be prohibited in Iran as it is in Saudi Arabia.
2006-08-31 15:38:31 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only what is smuggled or made in the bathtub. Unlike most - but not all - Muslim countries there is no exemption for non-Muslims. Penalties are, as you might imagine, draconian.
After the Khomeini revolution every found bottle in the country was smashed, including great wines worth thousands of pounds/dollars each.
(sigh!)
2006-08-30 16:28:32 · answer #3 · answered by Hank 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
G'day Schwan M,
Thank you for your question.
Alcohol of all kinds is illegal although it is available in bootleg form or smuggled form. There is apparently a thriving smuggling trade between Iraq and Iran.
However, if you are caught, you can be whipped, jailed or fined so it is a huge risk to take. It was made illegal after the 1979 revolution.
I have attached some sources for your reference.
Regards
2006-08-30 14:57:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I´m almost certain it is prohibited since Iran is an Islamic republic and follows most of Islam´s rules.
2006-08-30 15:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by Tristansdad 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is prohibited by law but there is a healty blackmarket for it...most is smuggled in but some is produced in the country like wine....
some supermarkets , pizza parlours etc....in upscale areas actually sell it under the counter or give you a heavy dose of vodka in your Fanta , if you know the correct lingo..I read
2006-08-30 14:39:48 · answer #6 · answered by befuddled 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my godfather went in Iraq (the first time) and said that it was prohibited but he and friends puts wine in coke bottle so could drink without problem..
i think in Iran is the same..
2006-08-30 15:28:12 · answer #7 · answered by --Flavia-- 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its prohibited... no alcohol...
But what is surprising is that they allow people to change their sexe !
2006-08-30 14:37:23 · answer #8 · answered by Maverick 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal in Iran.
2006-08-30 15:03:12 · answer #9 · answered by Terra T 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋