6 official holidays this month
2017-05-22 — 2017-06-21
First Day of Ramadan
First Day of Ramadan is an official Iranian holiday observed on 1 Ramadan, so its Persian and Gregorian dates shift every year.
Republic Day
Republic Day falls in Khordad this year.
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.
National Salvation Day
National Salvation Day falls in Khordad this year.
Martyrdom of Imam Ali (AS)
The 21st of Ramadan marks the martyrdom of Imam Ali, the first Shia Imam. Imam Ali was struck while praying at the Kufa Mosque and passed away two days later.
Official holidays in Khordad 1396 with Gregorian and Islamic (Hijri) date equivalents. 6 official holidays in Khordad.
