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{{Short description|City in Fars province, Iran}}
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|subdivision_type        = Country
|subdivision_name        = [[Iran]]
|subdivision_type1       = [[Provinces of Iran|Province]]
|subdivision_name1       = [[Fars province|Fars]]
|subdivision_type2       = [[Counties of Iran|County]]
|subdivision_name2       = [[Evaz County|Evaz]]
|subdivision_type3       = [[Bakhsh|District]]
|subdivision_name3       = [[Central District (Evaz County)|Central]]
|leader_title            = Mayor
|leader_name             = Masoud Keramati
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|unit_pref               = Metric
|elevation_m             = 950
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|population_as_of        = 2016
|population_total        = 19987
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|timezone                = [[Iran Standard Time|IRST]]
|utc_offset              = +3:30
|postal_code             = 74331
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'''Evaz''' ({{langx|fa|اوز}}){{efn|Also [[romanize]]d as '''Avaz''' and '''‘Ewaz'''; also known as '''Awadh''' and '''Evazeh'''<ref>{{GEOnet3|-3062454}}</ref>}} is a city in the [[Central District (Evaz County)|Central District]] of [[Evaz County]], [[Fars province|Fars]] province, [[Iran]], serving as capital of both the county and the district.<ref name="Evaz County Establishment">{{cite report|title=Letter of approval regarding the national divisions of Larestan County, Fars province|language=fa|website=qavanin.ir|via=Laws and Regulations Portal of the Islamic Republic of Iran|url=https://qavanin.ir/Law/PrintText/266405|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230917154417/https://qavanin.ir/Law/PrintText/266405|publisher=Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers|last=Jahangiri|first=Ishaq|archive-date=17 September 2023|date=c. 2023|orig-date=Approved 7 October 2018|id=Proposal 208755|access-date=17 September 2023}}</ref> The people of Evaz are [[Larestani people|native Persians of Zoroastrian origin]] who later converted to Sunni Islam. The people of Evaz speak Evazi. The majority of Evazi Persians are Sunni Muslims.{{cn|date=March 2024}}
==Demographics==
===Ethnicity===
{{Main|Lari people (Iran)}}
The Evazi people consider themselves and their traditions to be "Khodmooni," which literally translates to "of our own" in [[Persian language|Persian]] and [[Larestani]] dialects. This term is often seen as a way for the Evazi (Larestani) ethnic group to distinguish themselves from other Iranians. Many Arabized individuals of Evazi origin carry the surname "Al-Awadhi" or "Al-Awadi" ({{Langx|ar|العوضي}}).<ref name="iranians_bhuae">{{Cite book |last=McCoy |first=Eric |url=https://repository.arizona.edu/bitstream/handle/10150/193398/azu_etd_10189_sip1_m.pdf |title=Iranians in Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates: Migration, Minorities, and Identities in the Persian Gulf Arab States |publisher=The University of Arizona |year=2008 |isbn=9780549935070 |pages= |language=en |oclc=659750775 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240805072620/https://repository.arizona.edu/bitstream/handle/10150/193398/azu_etd_10189_sip1_m.pdf |archive-date=2024-08-05 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="achomi_fam">{{Cite web |last=ADMIN |date=2016-07-19 |title=Persian (Larestani/Khodmooni) Sunnis – A shaping force in Bahrain |url=https://sonsofsunnah.com/2016/07/19/sunni-larestanikhodmooni-persians-a-shaping-force-in-bahrain/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625195510/https://sonsofsunnah.com/2016/07/19/sunni-larestanikhodmooni-persians-a-shaping-force-in-bahrain/ |archive-date=2024-06-25 |access-date=2024-09-07 |language=en}}</ref> Evazi [[Larestani]] are of mixed origins that have become a unique ethnic group.
===Genetics===
YDNA results of 46 Evazi samples in FamilytreeDNA has shown that 4 evazi samples belong to haplogroup [[Haplogroup_E-M215_(Y-DNA)|E-M35]] (8.7%), 12 samples belong to haplogroup [[Haplogroup_G-M201|G-M201]] (26.1%) all of them are within G1 haplogroup, 14 samples belong to haplogroup [[Haplogroup_J-M172|J-M172]] (J2) (30.4%), 1 sample belong to haplogroup [[Haplogroup_L-M20|L]] (2.2%), 5 samples belong to haplogroup [[Haplogroup_R1a|R1a]] (10.8%), 7 samples belong to haplogroup [[Haplogroup_R-M269|R1b-M269]] (15.2%) and all of these samples belong to R-PH4902 branch and 3 samples belong to haplogroup [[Haplogroup_R-M124|R2a]] (6.5%).{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}}
===Language===
{{Main|Achomi language}}
[[File:Along Imam Khomeini Blvd in Evaz.jpg|thumb|280px|Along Seifaei (Imam Khomeini) Blvd in Evaz.]]
The spoken language of Evaz is a dialect form of [[Achomi]] vernacular to Evazi, which is distinct from a language with the influence of other languages making up the mix of [[Achomee or Larestani]] ethnic. It is also maintained by some that it is sister to New [[Persian language|Persian]] though it is difficult to verify this claim since the grammatical structure of Evazi [[Achomi]] language is different from its [[Persian people|Persian]] counterpart, though many common vocabularies exist in both.
The word "Achomi" is used by Persian Gulf Arab citizens of Larestani ethnicity.
Evazi language is a form of the ancient Persian language. Compared to the other present day Iranian languages, it has the fewest Arabic or other foreign languages.
Today, Evazi as a mother tongue is being increasingly abandoned by the younger generation in favour of Persian, Arabic or English. Among the Evazis who have migrated to other countries, many still speak the Evazi dialect at home. However, the large majority of migrants from previous generations have adopted their new domicile's language as either a first or second language. In many cases, the cultural roots of those whose families have migrated several decades ago have been eroded and replaced by the new language of necessity. The most prominent example of this is a large number of Arab nationals of the [[Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf]] (especially in [[Bahrain]], [[U.A.E.]] and [[Qatar]]) with Evazi ([[Larestani]]) roots that have for the most part replaced Evazi with Arabic over the years. Even the word Evaz is now predominantly replaced with "Awadh"
Except for 1% or 2% of Evazis of African ethnicity whose ancestors were brought to Evaz for domestic work (To editors: This phrase was part of my sentence and has been incorrectly edited by the previous member), like the rest of the fellow  Larestani Ethnic, they are a mix of Arab, Afghan, Baluch, Lur, Persian due to the consecutive migratory interactions as well as invasions which have occurred within the region of Larestan.
Except for 1% or 2% of the Evazis of African ethnicity whose ancestors were brought to Evaz for domestic work, the rest of Evazis are of Persian ethnicity.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}}
===Religion===
As opposed to most other parts of [[Iran]], [[Sunni]] Islam is the dominant religion in Evaz.{{cn|date=March 2024}}
===Population===
At the time of the 2006 National Census, the city's population was 14,315 in 3,297 households,<ref name="2006 Fars Province">{{cite report|title=Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1385 (2006): Fars Province|language=fa|publisher=The Statistical Center of Iran|website=amar.org.ir|url=http://www.amar.org.ir/DesktopModules/FTPManager/upload/upload2360/newjkh/newjkh/07.xls|access-date=25 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110920091830/http://www.amar.org.ir/DesktopModules/FTPManager/upload/upload2360/newjkh/newjkh/07.xls|format=Excel|archive-date=20 September 2011}}</ref> when it was the capital of the former [[Evaz District]] of [[Larestan County]].<ref name="Fars Province Structure">{{cite report|title=Approval of the organization and chain of citizenship of the elements and units of the national divisions of Fars province, centered in Shiraz|language=fa|website=lamtakam.com|via=Lam ta Kam|url=https://lamtakam.com/law/council_of_ministers/113032|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207211349/https://lamtakam.com/law/council_of_ministers/113032|publisher=Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers|last=Habibi|first=Hassan|orig-date=Approved 21 June 1369|date=c. 2023|archive-date=7 December 2023|access-date=7 December 2023|id=Notification 82840/T128K}}</ref>{{efn|Formerly [[Larestan County|Lar County]]<ref name="Lar County Renamed Larestan">{{cite report|title=Letter of approval regarding changing the name of Lar County to Larestan|language=fa|website=rc.majlis.ir|via=Martyrdom of Imam Ali (AS) Research Center of the Islamic Council|url=https://rc.majlis.ir/fa/law/show/121681|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421204909/https://rc.majlis.ir/fa/law/show/121681|publisher=Ministry of the Interior, Council of Ministers|archive-date=21 April 2022|orig-date=Approved 7 October 1398|date=c. 2022|id=Proposal 1.42.25950; Notification 31592T24775H|access-date=4 October 2023}}</ref>}} The following census in 2011 counted 22,401 people in 4,810 households.<ref name="2011 Fars Province">{{cite report|title=Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1390 (2011): Fars Province|language=fa|publisher=The Statistical Center of Iran|website=irandataportal.syr.edu|via=Iran Data Portal, Syracuse University|url=https://irandataportal.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/Fars.xls|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116202002/https://irandataportal.syr.edu/wp-content/uploads/Fars.xls|archive-date=16 January 2023|access-date=19 December 2022|format=Excel}}</ref> The 2016 census measured the population of the city as 19,987 people in 5,273 households.<ref name="2016 Fars Province">{{cite report|title=Census of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 1395 (2016): Fars Province|language=fa|publisher=The Statistical Center of Iran|website=amar.org.ir|url=https://www.amar.org.ir/Portals/0/census/1395/results/abadi/CN95_HouseholdPopulationVillage_07.xlsx|access-date=19 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220406013432/https://www.amar.org.ir/Portals/0/census/1395/results/abadi/CN95_HouseholdPopulationVillage_07.xlsx|format=Excel|archive-date=6 April 2022}}</ref> Evaz is one of the fastest-growing cities in the region due in large part to a number of Evazi individuals who provide financial support for the development of robust academic infrastructure.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}}
In 2018, the district was separated from the county in the establishment of Evaz County, and Evaz was transferred to the new Central District as the county's capital.<ref name="Evaz County Establishment"/>
===Diaspora===
Due to a history of mass migration, the precise number of Evazis in the world is difficult to determine at this stage. Many have migrated to other countries, majority of whom to the [[Arab states of the Persian Gulf]] (due to the close proximity and cultural ties), some have moved to Europe in countries such as [[Sweden]] and more recently to the [[US]] and [[Canada]] have also hosted significant migration. It has been estimated that approximately 7,000 are outside Evaz but in Iran. It is estimated that at least half a million of Larestanis people of which about 50,000 are of Evazi origin are estimated to live in [[Arab States of the Persian Gulf]].
==Geography==
===Location===
[[File: Commercial area in Evaz.jpg|thumb|280px|Commercial area in Evaz at the intersection of Abazar Blvd and Imam Khomeini Blvd.]]
The town of Evaz is located in the Fars province of Iran and about 370 kilometers southeast of [[Shiraz]]. Evaz is situated about 970 meters above sea level in a valley stretching approximately thirty kilometers in length and four kilometers in breadth with low mountains to the North and South.
===Flora and Fauna===
[[Truffles]], an underground mushroom, is commonly found in the region.
===Climate===
Evaz receives minimal rainfall, estimated to be approximately 7.5&nbsp;cm (3&nbsp;inches) on average per year.
Summers are hot and dry with temperatures reaching as high as 46&nbsp;°C during the day.
Winters are usually cold and similarly dry. Spring and autumn provide a more moderate and pleasant climate.
Temperatures usually drop at night time throughout the year due to being geographically situated in a valley.
{{Weather box
|width = auto
|location = Evaz
|metric first = Y
|single line = Y
|Jan high C = 16.4
|Feb high C = 19.1
|Mar high C = 23.8
|Apr high C = 29.9
|May high C = 36.1
|Jun high C = 39.7
|Jul high C = 40.5
|Aug high C = 39.5
|Sep high C = 36.5
|Oct high C = 31.4
|Nov high C = 23.5
|Dec high C = 18.7
|Jan mean C = 11.6
|Feb mean C = 13.9
|Mar mean C = 18.2
|Apr mean C = 23.9
|May mean C = 29.9
|Jun mean C = 33.2
|Jul mean C = 34.2
|Aug mean C = 33.3
|Sep mean C = 30.4
|Oct mean C = 25.7
|Nov mean C = 18.3
|Dec mean C = 13.6
|Jan low C =  6.3
|Feb low C =  8.2
|Mar low C = 12
|Apr low C = 17.3
|May low C = 22.9
|Jun low C = 25.7
|Jul low C = 27.3
|Aug low C = 26.3
|Sep low C = 23.6
|Oct low C = 19.3
|Nov low C = 12.7
|Dec low C =  8.1
|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation mm = 44
|Feb precipitation mm = 39
|Mar precipitation mm = 42
|Apr precipitation mm = 9
|May precipitation mm = 1
|Jun precipitation mm = 0
|Jul precipitation mm = 2
|Aug precipitation mm = 4
|Sep precipitation mm = 0
|Oct precipitation mm = 1
|Nov precipitation mm = 11
|Dec precipitation mm = 39
|source = [https://en.climate-data.org/asia/iran/fars/evaz-25356/ Climate-data.org]
|date=16 June 2023}}
==Education==
===Schools===
Evaz is one of the few cities in [[Fars province|Fars]] province to aggressively develop its academic infrastructure. In 2011, there were four kindergartens, ten elementary schools, eight secondary schools and six high schools in Evaz.
It is well known that the people of Evaz have the highest rate of education per capita amongst their fellow Larestani counterparts.
===Universities===
Evaz houses a branch of Payame Noor University as well as the Islamic Azad University. Due to lack of financial resources and support in the region, several [[Philanthropy|philanthropic]] families have privately provided financial aid for 'Payame Noor University' in an effort to create opportunities for residents.
==Culture ==
===Holidays===
Evazi people like most of the Larestanis celebrate the customary holidays and events observed by the [[Gulf Cooperation Council|GCC]] as well as the traditional [[Persian people|Persian]] such as [[Mehrgan]], [[Yaldā Night|Yalda]], [[Tirgan]] except [[Nowruz]] as it is the traditional Persian new year calendar.
===Weddings===
[[Evazi]] weddings are festive occasions. Due to the volume of [[Evazi]] migration, weddings will vary depending on the conservatism of the host country and wedding attendees. Traditionally, the customs are closer to the weddings performed within the GCC countries due to the cultural heritage and closeness of the Larestani ethnic with the Arabs of GCC. Except for some Evazi weddings in the Persian Gulf Arab States, Evazi weddings follow the [[Islamic]] tradition (separation of sexes) with some influences of the Iranian heritage while hosting nation's customs overseas.
==See also==
*[[Larestan]]
*[[Lar, Iran]]
*[[Gerash]]
*[[Fars province]]
*[[Kookherd]]
*[[Fishvar]]
*[[bidshahr]]
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== Notes ==
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==References==
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==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20180625150604/http://www.evaznama.com/ Evaz Nama] | news and analysis website of Evaz.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080703101159/http://evaz4u.com/ Evaz4U] It's maybe known as the official website of the town.
* [http://www.ewazstars.com Ewazstars] Off the town running website, mostly related to the news of Evaz & Iran
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20101214074416/http://ewazfootball.com/ Ewaz Football Website] The Official Website Of Evaz's Football. Contains Football News Of Evaz and Area.
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20091107220604/http://www.asreevaz.ir/ Asr e Evaz Newspaper ] website of ''Asr e Evaz'' Newspaper.
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{{Fars Province|state=collapsed}}
[[Category: Populated places in Evaz County]]
[[Category:Cities in Fars province]]