7 official holidays this month
2022-09-23 — 2022-10-22
Demise of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (AS)
The 28th of Safar marks the anniversary of the passing of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This day is an official holiday and public mourning day in Iran.
Iraqi Independence Day
Iraqi Independence Day falls in Mehr this year.
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.
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.
Official holidays in Mehr 1401 with Gregorian and Islamic (Hijri) date equivalents. 7 official holidays in Mehr.