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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.
Nazri, the gift of giving food during Ashura
Ahsura, the tenth day of the Arabic calendar month of Muharram, people across Tehran and Iran cook food for their neighbours and surrounding populations as part of tradition of Nazri (free food).
Shiite Muslims worldwide are commemorating…
Visiting Tehran in Nowruz
Nowruz in Tehran is like a ghost town, you’ll often hear some residents say, but others will be thankful for the respite in traffic for the two-week spring break. But "Visiting Tehran in Nowruz" is a good idea.
Nowruz, the Persian New…
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…
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…
Christmas 2020: Where to go shopping in Tehran!
Christmas shopping in Tehran is not as well known as elsewhere in the region considering the smaller number of Christians here, however, do not be put off, there are plenty of stores stocking must-have decorations.
The festive season in…
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…