4 official holidays this month
2003-02-20 — 2003-03-20
Eid al-Ghadir Khumm
Eid al-Ghadir, the 18th of Dhul Hijjah, is the most important Shia holiday marking the appointment of Imam Ali as the successor of Prophet Muhammad at Ghadir Khumm.
Tasua of Hussain
Tasua, the 9th of Muharram, is the day before Ashura and commemorates the loyalty of Hazrat Abbas. Mourning ceremonies are held across Iran on this day.
Ashura of Hussain
Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, is the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions at Karbala in 680 CE. Ashura is the most important mourning day for Shia Muslims worldwide and an official holiday in Iran.
Nationalization of the Iranian Oil Industry
The 29th of Esfand marks the anniversary of the nationalization of Iran's oil industry under the leadership of Dr. Mohammad Mosaddegh in 1951. This day is an official holiday and a symbol of Iran's economic independence.
Official holidays in Iran for Esfand 1381, with Gregorian and Islamic (Hijri) date equivalents. 4 official holidays in Esfand.
