Traditions and Festivals

Iranians relish free food ‘Nazri’ during month of Muharram
October 10, 2021
Shiite Muslims worldwide are commemorating the most important days in their faith’s history during the first month of the Islamic calendar, known as Muharram. The...
Iranian muslims mark Eid Al-Adha
September 12, 2021
Millions of Muslims across Iran are celebrating Eid al-Adha or the ‘Feast of the Sacrifice’ as one of the most significant festivals on the Muslim...
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Iran, 4 other countries appeal to UNESCO on Armenia’s claim over lavash
July 11, 2021
Iran, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan have prepared and submitted a document to UNESCO regarding lavash, calling for its recognition as part of the common heritage of...
Eid al-Fitr 2016: Everything you need to know about the end of Ramadan
July 5, 2021
Eid al-Fitr, also known as Eid ul-Fitr or Eid, marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan and is marked by celebrations and joy...
Iranians pray, hold vigils on Night of Destiny
June 25, 2021
Millions of people across Iran have observed the Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Destiny), which represents a great chance for Muslims during the holy fasting...
Iranians distribute free food during Ramadan: All about ‘Nazri’ tradition
June 15, 2021
The Iranians are using the ancient Persian tradition of “Nazr” (distributing free foods among the people) to cook Nazri (charity food) during the holy month...
Photos: Free Iftar meals for fasting at shrine of Imam Reza
June 11, 2021
Thousands of people break their fast at Imam Reza holly shrine in Iranian city of Mashhad every day. The ceremony called “Ramadan Iftar” is held...
Congratulations on the Arrival of the Holy Month of Ramadan
June 6, 2021
Iranian people, alongside the Muslims around the world, will mark the start of Ramadan on Tuesday, a month of intense prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts. Ramadan is...
Tehran Hosts 14th Int’l Flowers and Plants Exhibition
May 10, 2021
Tehran’s Goftegoo Park is hosting the 14th International Flowers and Plants Exhibition. Domestic producers and companies abroad have displayed their floral and plant products at exhibition....
Happy National Persian Gulf Day
April 28, 2021
The 10th of Ordibehesht in Iran’s calendar has been designated as the National Persian Gulf Day to highlight its historical identity. It marks the anniversary...
Iranians celebrate Sizdah-Bedar by spending time in nature
April 1, 2021
People across Iran are celebrating Sizdah-Bedar, the traditional Persian festival of nature, on Friday by spending time outdoors. Sizdah-Bedar, an ancient Iranian nature festival, is...
Everything you need to know about Nowruz
March 24, 2021
What is Nowruz? It is a day that marks the New Year across parts of the Middle East, the Balkans, the Caucasus and Asia. It...
Iran hosts celebrations marking Nowruz at UN in New York
March 23, 2021
Iran has hosted an event at the United Nations to celebrate Nowruz or the Persian New Year, with senior diplomats from the world body and...
A Fire-jumping Festival: Chaharshanbe Suri
March 15, 2021
Iranian celebrate Chaharshanbe Suri tonight. It is a fire jumping festival celebrated by Iranians around the world. The event takes place on the eve of...
Nowruz Manifestation of World Peace
March 9, 2022
The opening ceremony of ‘National Nowruz Ritual Exhibition’ was held on Tuesday in National Museum of Iran conference hall in Tehran. The ceremony attended by President Hassan Rouhani’s...
Iranians Welcome New Year with ‘Spring Cleaning’
March 7, 2022
In association with the “rebirth of nature”, extensive Spring Cleaning is a national tradition observed by almost every household in Iran. Iranian families are now...
Photos: Iran’s Christians celebrate Christmas
December 24, 2021
As Christians around the world celebrate Christmas, the holiday season is also observed in Iran. There are about 150,000 Christians living in Iran, most of...
Happy Yalda; Iranians celebrate longest night of the year
December 21, 2021
Yalda is one of the most celebrated traditional events in Iran which marks the longest night of the year Every year, on December 21, Iranians...
Millions of Pilgrims Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Reza (AS)
December 12, 2021
More than three million pilgrims from all over Iran and other countries have flocked to the holy city of Mashhad, northeastern Iran, to mourn the...
Over 1.5 mln Iranian pilgrims shows depth of Karbala tragedy
December 2, 2021
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani lauded the presence of high number pilgrims to attend the mourning ceremony of Arbaeen. ‘The presence of millions of pilgrims in...