- Gerash
Infobox City
official_name = گراش
Gerash
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imagesize = 280px
image_caption = The road leading to the head of Nezeh.
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pushpin_map_caption =Location in Iran
subdivision_type = Country
subdivision_type1 = Province
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subdivision_name1 =Fars Province leader_title = Mayor
leader_name =Sheikh Ahmad
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area_total_km2 = 6
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population_as_of = 2003
population_total = 32000
population_metro = 50000
population_urban =
population_density_km2 = 5300
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utc_offset = +3.5
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latd= 27|latm= 39|lats=35|latNS=N
longd= 54|longm= 08|longs=15|longEW=E
elevation_m = 912
website = [http://www.gerash.com/ City of Gerash]
footnotes =Gerash is a small city in
Islamic Republic of Iran (within the province ofFars ). It is part ofLarestan , which is located in southwest of Iran. People of Gerash speak Gerashi, a language with 2 main branches: Nassagi (the dominant one) and Barqe-Roozi (commonly known as Belalizi). The population has been growing rapidly after theIran-Iraq war as the baby-boom has increased the city's population 3 fold since the cessation of the war. Despite the high volatility in population due to seasonal migration, the population is estimated to be at around 30,000 Gerashis.People
People of Gerash are
Shia . Many of them have emigrated to theUAE and otherPersian Gulf countries, such asBahrain ,Kuwait , andQatar , working in microstructuralvariety store s, manual commodity movements, confidential-exports by motorboats, and other similar professions. Recently, migrating locations have changed to includeUnited Kingdom ,USA , and in some rare casesCanada . Foreign passport acquirement remains the primary reason for many of these migrations. Cost-effectiveness ofeastern Europe make them favorite destinations for those students who have a passion for learning English. [ [http://www.gerashnews.com/news/start/4/ مهاجرین گراش - (In Persian)] ]Attractions
The most notable monument is Kalat. Since the creation of the hill, Gerashis have been circling the Holly Hill as a sign of their devotion. Of the influential artefacts, Berka has had a special place in Gerashis' hearts. Numerous Berkas have been created by philanthropists to save people from dehydration. Such practice still continues in spite of the creation of modern water-pipe capabilities. [ [http://www.ettelaat.com/local/ettelaat/rooznameh/1384/13840301/13840301_ETTELAAT+008_01.HTM تلاش چشمگير مردم شهر گراش در بازسازی عتبات عاليات - (In Persian)] ]
Trivia
Given the time honored tradition of naming Persian years (this year is Goat,) Gerashis have petitioned for the coming year to be named the year of Gerashi. Gerashis refer to themselves as Khodmooni.
References
External links
* [http://www.gerash.com Gerash.com]
* [http://www.khodmooniforum.com Khodmooni Forum] Connecting Khodmoonis All Over the World
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