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Iran has many religious holidays dedicated to Muslim Shia saints as well as other bank holidays dating back thousands of years. Living in Tehran guides you through the Persian calendar with tips on where to see the best the city has to offer throughout the year.
Understanding the Persian New Year: Countries which celebrate Nowruz
Nowruz is an international festival!
It is a common misconception that Nowruz is an Iranian-only event. This notion is not entirely accurate, with several countries in Europe and Asia celebrating the coming of Spring as part of remnants of…
Where to Celebrate 2020 in Tehran?
The new year is just around a corner and if you have not decided where you can have some quality time with your family this piece might be helpful.
October 29, Public Bank Holiday in Iran for Imam Reza (ع)
People in Iran are commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of the eighth Shia Imam, Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (Peace be upon Him).
That marks 29th of October 2019 the official bank holiday in the country where offices and banks close for the…
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.…
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…
Chalus Road facing heavy traffic amid vacation rush
Local news agency IRNA has reported that the Tehran-Chalus road has seen increased traffic in recent hours due to the summer holidays.
The kids are off school for summer vacation which means increased traffic on many of the highways out…
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: 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…
Bank Holiday: Anniversary Of The Islamic Revolution
The anniversary of the Islamic Revolution is celebrated on 22 of the Persian Calendar month of Bahman, (February 11) every year. The 10-day period of the celebrations, called the Ten Days Dawn (Fajr), begins on February 1 and is one of the…