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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.
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…
Getting your Haft Seen Ready for Nowruz
We're two days away from Nowruz or the first day of spring which is celebrated across Eurasia is several countries.
As part of the celebration, across the region, homes are decorated and cleaned in preparation to welcome spring. But…
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…
Bank Holiday: Martyrdom of Hazrat Fatimah (SA)
February 9, 2019, is a bank holiday in Iran commemorating the martyrdom of Hazrat Fatimah (SA) who died at the age of 18 in 632 AD.
Fatimah bin Muhammad was the youngest daughter and the only child of the prophet Muhammad (sa) and…
Eid e-Ghorban holidays for Iran public and private sector announced
Iranian officials have said the next public holiday Eid e-Ghorban (Feast of the sacrifice) will be on Tuesday, August 21.
Eid e-Ghorban (Aid al-Adha in Arabic speaking countries), falls on the tenth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the final month…
Bank Holiday: Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq
July 9, 2018, is a bank holiday in Iran commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Sadeq (SA) who died in 765 due to a poisoning by Al-Mansur.
Jaʿfar ibn Muḥammad al-Ṣādiq commonly known as Jaʿfar al-Sadiq or simply al-Sadeq (The Truthful), was…
Understanding the Persian New Year: Countries which celebrate Nowruz
How 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…
Understanding the Persian New Year: Haft Sin
The Persian New Year is a wonderful time in Tehran, spring is in the air and everyone is happy and relaxed. It’s also a perfect time to spend a staycation in the Iranian capital as many of the popular sites around the city remain open of…