8 official holidays this month
2008-03-20 — 2008-04-19
Nowruz Begins
Nowruz, the Iranian New Year celebration and the largest national festival of Iran, is observed annually on the first day of Farvardin (spring equinox). This festival has over 3,000 years of history and is recognized by UNESCO.
Nowruz
The second day of the official Nowruz holidays. Families visit relatives and friends on this day.
Nowruz
The third day of official Nowruz holidays, continuing the New Year visits and celebrations.
Nowruz
The fourth and final day of official Nowruz holidays.
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.
Islamic Republic of Iran Day
The 12th of Farvardin marks the anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979. On this day, the people of Iran voted in a referendum to establish the Islamic Republic system.
Sizdah Bedar (Nature Day)
Sizdah Bedar (13th Farvardin) is the last day of Nowruz holidays and Nature Day. On this day, Iranians go outdoors into nature and release the Haft-Sin sprouts into running water.
Official holidays in Iran for Farvardin 1387, with Gregorian and Islamic (Hijri) date equivalents. 8 official holidays in Farvardin.
