12 official holidays this month
2010-02-20 — 2010-03-20
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.
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.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day falls in Esfand this year.
Kurdistan Uprising Day
Kurdistan Uprising Day falls in Esfand this year.
Halabja Remembrance Day
Halabja Remembrance Day falls in Esfand this year.
Commemoration of Baath crimes against the Iraqi people
Commemoration of Baath crimes against the Iraqi people falls in Esfand this year.
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.
Novruz Bayramı (Day 1)
Novruz Bayramı (Day 1) falls in Esfand this year.
Official holidays in Esfand 1388 with Gregorian and Islamic (Hijri) date equivalents. 12 official holidays in Esfand.