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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.
Iran marks Tassua and Ashura
Millions of Muslims in Iran observed Tasua on August 7, the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram, which leads the holiday of Ashura, the day when Imam Hossein (AS), the third Shiite Imam, was martyred.During the first ten days of…
How Iran Is Celebrating Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha, or Eid-e-Ghorban, falls on the 10th day of Dhu al-Hijjah, the twelfth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and lasts for four days. This festival marks the culmination of the Hajj pilgrimage and honors the willingness of…
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…
Understanding the Persian New Year: Nowruz Staycation in Tehran
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, starts on March 20 each year with an extra day before for Oil Nationalisation unofficially kicking off the two-week long holiday.Officially Nowruz finishes after one week, however, unofficially the city and…
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.
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…