Holidays of Farvardin 1396

Nowruz Festival

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 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.

Newroz (canonical date)

Newroz (canonical date) falls in Farvardin this year.

Novruz Bayramı (Day 2)

Novruz Bayramı (Day 2) falls in Farvardin this year.

Farmer's Day

The second day of the official Nowruz holidays. Families visit relatives and friends on this day.

Nowruz

The second day of the official Nowruz holidays. Families visit relatives and friends on this day.

Novruz Bayramı (Day 3)

Novruz Bayramı (Day 3) falls in Farvardin this year.

Nowruz

The third day of official Nowruz holidays, continuing the New Year visits and celebrations.

Novruz Bayramı (Day 4)

Novruz Bayramı (Day 4) falls in Farvardin this year.

Nowruz

The fourth and final day of official Nowruz holidays.

Novruz Bayramı (Day 5)

Novruz Bayramı (Day 5) falls in Farvardin this year.

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.

Birth of Imam Ali (AS)

The 13th of Rajab celebrates the birth of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, the first Shia Imam and fourth Caliph, who was born inside the Kaaba. This day is an official holiday in Iran.