East Azarbaijan province is located in Northwestern Iran, bordering the West Azarbaijan province to the West, and the Republic of Armenia and the Republic of Azerbaijan to the North. The historical city of Tabriz is the most important city of this province, culturally, politically, and commercially. East Azarbaijan has an excellent position in the handicraft industry of Iran, it is also an industrial center of Iran and has a rich compendium of Azeri traditions.