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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: 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…
Guide to Chaharshanbe Suri
Chaharshanbe Suri is one of the most important festivals in Iranian culture which happens annually on the last Wednesday of the Iranian month of Esfand, where people commandeer roads and alleyways and sometimes even parks to celebrate the…
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…
Ramadan in Iran 2020 – your updated guide
Want to know more about Ramadan in Iran 2020 - read on here.The holy month of Ramadan has a special place in Iranian and Persian culture. Muslims believe God (which Iranians call Allah or Khoda) began revealing the Holy Quran to Prophet…
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.
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…
“Yalda & Christmas” Event on 19 December
With the festive season getting closer for both east and west, a special event is being held on 19 December for both Iran’s traditional festival of Yalda as well as Christmas.According to the organisers of the event, the night will…
Ramadan in Iran 2018: What is sahari and iftar?
Sahari is the meal taken just before sunrise, before the day of fasting starts. Many hotels and cafes offer smaller buffets during this time and are working before the crack of dawn to get you ready for the long fast. Iftar is the meal to…