7 official holidays this month
2000-05-21 — 2000-06-20
Arbaeen of Hussain
Arbaeen, the 20th of Safar, marks the 40th day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein. Millions of pilgrims walk toward Karbala each year, forming the world's largest religious gathering.
Demise of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (AS)
The 28th of Safar marks the anniversary of the passing of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This day is an official holiday and public mourning day in Iran.
Demise of Imam Khomeini
The 14th of Khordad marks the anniversary of the passing of the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Imam Khomeini, in 1989. This day is an official holiday and public mourning day.
15 Khordad Uprising
The 15th of Khordad marks the anniversary of the Iranian people's uprising in 1963 against the Pahlavi regime after the arrest of Imam Khomeini. This uprising marked the beginning of Iran's Islamic movement.
Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS)
The 8th of Rabi al-Awwal marks the martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari, the 11th Shia Imam. This day is an official holiday in Iran.
Birth of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)
The 17th of Rabi al-Awwal celebrates the birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, the 6th Shia Imam. This week is known as Islamic Unity Week.
Birth of Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS)
The 17th of Rabi al-Awwal celebrates the birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq, the 6th Shia Imam. This week is known as Islamic Unity Week.
Official holidays in Iran for Khordad 1379, with Gregorian and Islamic (Hijri) date equivalents. 7 official holidays in Khordad.
