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OUR MISSION

RAHA’s mission is to positively impact its members’ lives by connecting Iranian LGBTQs through their cultural identity.

National Coming Out Day. October 11 is National Co

National Coming Out Day. October 11 is National Coming Out Day (NCOD).

Coming out is a lifelong process and can be particularly difficult in the Iranian community, where it is surrounded by feelings of guilt, shame, rejection, and moral judgement.

While coming out is by no means easy, it is liberating and gives you a chance to discover yourself and have a deeper connection with those that matter to you.

On a bigger note, NCOD is also a reminder to our broader Iranian allies to come out and support your LGBTQ friends and family members. We’d love to have you on that journey with us.

Everyone’s path is different. That’s why it is important for you to come out when you feel ready. There is no pressure for you to come out on this day. It is just a friendly reminder that when you’re ready to take that big step out, you have a community waiting here for you.

If you want help, Raha and @cce.ccc conduct a monthly support group. It is a great place to work through your emotions in coming out or even if you are already out.
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October is LGBTQ history month. Back in the 1990s

October is LGBTQ history month. Back in the 1990s a group of Iranian LGBTQ came together to found the Los Angeles chapter of Homan, an organization dedicated to helping Iranian queers. One of the founding members is Albert Maghbouleh, who is in this clip. Also featured in this video is Parisa Parnian an Iranian visual artist and activist who has been working in queer spaces for more than two decades. This post can in no way detail all their accomplishments and contributions to our Iranian queer community. Thank you both for all that you have done and continue to do for our community. We are so honored to be partnering with these two pioneers for our Mehregan celebration this Sunday ❤️💕🥰

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket 🎟

Thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket 🎟 and made this event such a quick success. If you weren’t able to make it to Mehregan, don’t worry! We are working on more events and hope to see you at one of our future gatherings ❤️

Our fall gathering will still be intimate and stil

Our fall gathering will still be intimate and still fun, but with a little twist.

Raha is partnering with chef and visual artist, Parisa Parnian, to give us a different perspective on what it means to be LGBTQ. We come from a very rich culture, but one that is also very rigid and leaves little space for LGBTQ identity. Queering the Persian palate is an artistic expression to show that we are not bystanders in our culture, but active participants in bringing about change. Just as our LGBTQ presence changes and opens the culture, the food that we make and eat can also create a pathway to change.

If you like the traditional foods, don't worry. We will still have those. This is a chance to try something old and try something new all in a space where you can just be you!

We've got a space saved for you and can't wait to see you.

Date: Sunday, October 10, 2021
Time: 11:30am - 2:30pm
Location: Silverlake - Location provided with ticket purchase

TICKETS (Link in bio)
Presale - $35 (SOLD OUT)
Advance - $40 (Available till Oct 6)
General - $50 (Pricing after Oct 6)
Donations - While purchasing your tickets, consider making a donation to sponsor tickets for our community members who have experienced hardship due to the pandemic.

This venue has both outdoor and indoor spaces for gathering.

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RAHA International is committed to help its members free themselves from cultural and social alienation and create a deeper space for understanding.

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RAHA International
424-308-0827
West Hollywood, CA
ourraha@gmail.com

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