9 official holidays this month
2036-02-20 — 2036-03-19
Islamic New Year
Islamic New Year is an official Iranian holiday observed on 1 Muharram, so its Persian and Gregorian dates shift every year.
Tasua of Hussain
Tasua, the 9th of Muharram, is the day before Ashura and commemorates the loyalty of Hazrat Abbas. Mourning ceremonies are held across Iran on this day.
International Women's Day
International Women's Day falls in Esfand this year.
Day of Ashura
Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, is the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions at Karbala in 680 CE. Ashura is the most important mourning day for Shia Muslims worldwide and an official holiday in Iran.
Day of Ashura
Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, is the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions at Karbala in 680 CE. Ashura is the most important mourning day for Shia Muslims worldwide and an official holiday in Iran.
Ashura of Hussain
Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, is the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions at Karbala in 680 CE. Ashura is the most important mourning day for Shia Muslims worldwide and an official holiday in Iran.
Kurdistan Uprising Day
Kurdistan Uprising Day falls in Esfand this year.
Halabja Remembrance Day
Halabja Remembrance Day 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.
Official holidays in Esfand 1414 with Gregorian and Islamic (Hijri) date equivalents. 9 official holidays in Esfand.