Traditions and Festivals

Iranians Welcome Nowruz with Spring-Cleaning
March 2, 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 busy...
Sunnis and Shias Get Together in Unity Week
January 4, 2022
The week between 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal and 17th Rabi-ul-Awwal is commemorated as a Muslim unity week. According to traditions narrated from Sunni Muslim scholars, the birthdate...
Yalda Night: Iranians Celebrate Winter Arrival on Longest Night of the Year
December 20, 2021
Iranians are preparing to celebrate Yalda Night (Shab-e Yalda or Shab-e Chelleh), one of the most celebrated traditional events in Iran which marks the longest...
Iranians Distribute Free Food during the Ashura
November 5, 2021
The Iranians used the ancient Persian tradition of “Nazr” (distributing free foods among the people) to cook Nazri (charity food) in Muharram and the Day...
Today is Ashura, Commemoration of Imam Hussain’s Martyrdom
November 4, 2021
Today is the Day of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram and marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the third shia Imam. 1372 years ago...
What World Personalities Quote about Imam Hussain
October 29, 2021
Imam Hussain was the son of Imam Ali and Fatimah Zahra. He was martyred because he refused to pledge allegiance to unjust Yazid. Imam Hussain’s...
Iranians Prepare for Muharram Mourning Ceremonies
October 26, 2021
Iranian Muslims across the country are getting ready for mourning rituals in Muharram. Muharram is the first month in the Islamic year and a time...
Happy Mehrgān!
October 9, 2021
‪‎Mehrgân (alternatively: ‪#Mihragān) or Jashn-e Mehr (Mehr Festival) is a ‪‎Zoroastrian and ‪Persian (‪Iranian) festival celebrated since the pre-Islamic era to honor the Yazata of...
Iranian Muslims Mark Eid Al-Adha
October 6, 2021
Millions of Muslims across Iran celebrated Eid al-Adha or the ‘Feast of the Sacrifice’ as one of the most significant festivals on the Muslim calendar....
Imam Reza’s Birth Anniversary; Iranian Celebration
September 7, 2021
Today is the anniversary of the birth of Imam Reza (Ali al-Reza), the eighth Imam of Shiites, and Iranians across the country celebrate it. The...
Parsis welcome a new year and celebrate Navroz
August 19, 2021
After 10 days of prayers of remembrance, Parsis across India on Monday welcome a new year and celebrate Navroz, in accordance to the calendar followed...
The Return of Swallows
August 18, 2021
Today is the releasing and returning day of Iranian courageous warriors, proved their patriotism, who were held captive in Iran-Iraq War. Let’s celebrate this beautiful...
28th Intl. Children Film Fest to highlight fiction
August 16, 2021
Iran’s secretary of the 28th Festival of Films for Children and Young Adults has said the festival aims to present more children fictions in next...
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Tehran Classic Cars Show Underways at Saadabad Palace
August 7, 2021
About 70 classic #cars belonging to individuals and private collectors were on display in Tehran since Tuesday, showcasing designs from around the world. Organized by...
Free Iftar Meals for Fasting at Shrine of Imam Reza
July 7, 2021
Free meals at Iftar time are provided to fasting Pilgrims at Shrine of Imam #Reza in Mashhad. The ceremony called “Ramadan Iftar” is held every...
Catching a Whiff of Shole Zard, Iranians Prepare for Ramadan
June 25, 2021
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar; Muslims worldwide observe this as a month of fasting. This annual observance is regarded as one...
A Dazzling Night in Iran Embellished with Spirituality
June 12, 2021
The streets of #Tehran and other #Iranian cities have been decorated to celebrate Mid-Sha’ban. Mid-Sha’ban is the 15th day of the eighth month (Sha’ban) of...
April 30th; National Persian Gulf Day
April 30, 2021
National Persian Gulf Day is a very significant day for the Iranian people and it is celebrated annually on April 30th. It has taken place...
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Iranian New Year celebrations; customs and traditions
March 25, 2021
The Persian New Year is composed of several rituals and ceremonies which starts since the last Wednesday of every Iranian year (Chaharshanbe Suri) and continues...
Iranian Month, Origin of The Names
February 25, 2022
The names of the 12 Persian months are taken from the ancient Zoroastrian texts and the origins are deeply rooted in their belief system. This...