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Religion plays an important part of many parts of Iranian peoples lives. Islam, Christianity, Judaism are among the main religions practised in Iran.
Ramadan Sahari and Iftar times in Tehran 2020
The Holy month of Ramadan in Iran will begin on Friday, April 24, this year. Unfortunately unlike in previous years, due to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, mosques and event halls will remain closed.
Ramadan changes in the…
Tehran lights up for Sha’ban.
One of the most important religious occasions among Shia Muslims is the 15th of the sixth Islamic month of Shaban which is the birthday of twelfth Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Mahdi. The occasion of Mid-Shaban is marked by devotion and…
Bank Holiday in Iran October 19: Arbaeen
The public holiday of Arbaeen in Iran is probably the most significant in Shia sect. It is observed on Safar 20 or 21, the 40th day after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, in 680 AD.…
How Iran Is Celebrating Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha is one of the biggest holidays for Muslims around the world. The holiday is celebrated by over 1.6bn Muslims across the world. Living in Tehran explores how Iranians celebrate the holiday.
What is Eid al-Adha?
Eid al-Adha or…
Bank Holiday in Iran: Eid e-Ghorban
According to the Iranian calendar, the next public holiday Eid e-Ghorban (feast of the sacrifice) will be on Monday, August 12.
Eid e-Ghorban (Eid al-Adha in Arabic speaking countries), falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final…
Bank Holiday On 30th Anniversary of the Demise of Imam Khomeini
Days of bank holidays in Iran will be observed from June 4-6, 2019 for several occasions.
On Tuesday June 4, 2019, Iranians will commemorate the 30th anniversary of the demise of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini.…
Ramadan 2019: Work Hours Change for Banks, Govt. Offices
To give everyone a chance to observe the Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Destiny) ceremonies, the government has announced that all government institutions and banks across the country will begin their operation with two-hours delay on May 25…
Ramadan 2019: Bank Holiday on Martyrdom of Imam Ali (S.A)
May 27, 2019 is a bank holiday in Iran commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Ali (SA) which coincides with the 21 of the holy month of Ramadan. It commemorates the Martyrdom of Ali ibn Abu Talib, who was the son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad…
Ramadan 2019: Intl. Quran Exhibition Underway in Tehran
The 27th International Quran Exhibition has kicked off at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosalla on May 11 during a special ceremony attended by Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance Abbas Salehi and a number of cultural figures.
Copies of…
Ramadan 2019: Cinema Tickets At Half Price
Cinema tickets in Tehran have been reduced to 100,000 IRR (half price) during the Holy month of Ramadan for films until 20:00 pm. Also, major cinemas will be open until dawn during Ramadan which started on May 7 this year.
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