Holidays of Khordad 1379

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.

Republic Day

Republic Day falls in Khordad this year.

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.

Mawlid al-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday)

Mawlid al-Nabi (Prophet's Birthday) is an official Iranian holiday observed on 12 Rabi' al-Awwal, so its Persian and Gregorian dates shift every year.

Prophet's Birthday (Iraq)

Prophet's Birthday (Iraq) is an official Iranian holiday observed on 12 Rabi' al-Awwal, so its Persian and Gregorian dates shift every year.

Mawlid al-Nabi

Mawlid al-Nabi is an official Iranian holiday observed on 12 Rabi' al-Awwal, so its Persian and Gregorian dates shift every year.

National Salvation Day

National Salvation Day falls in Khordad this year.

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.