Holidays

Arbaeen

Arbaeen is an important religious holiday for Shiites in Iran and around the world. It marks the 40th day after the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad,...

Tasua and Ashura

Tasua and Ashura: The Shiite Festival of Remembrance of Hussein.Tasua and Ashura are important religious festivals celebrated by Shiites around the world. They are closely linked to the history and...

Sizdah Bedar

Sizdah Bedar is a traditional Iranian spring festival celebrated on the 13th day of the New Year. It usually falls on April 1 and marks the end of the New...

Yalda: A Winter Celebration of Persian Culture

Yalda: A Winter Celebration of Persian CultureOn the night of December 20-21, the Yalda festival is celebrated in Iran and some other countries in Central Asia. It is a winter...

Mehregan

Mehregan is an ancient festival that originated before the Islamic Revolution and is therefore an important part of Persian culture and tradition. The name Mehregan comes from the ancient Persian...

Norooz

Norooz, also known as the Iranian New Year, is the most important holiday in Iran. It falls on March 21 every year and marks the beginning of spring as well...