Holidays of Farvardin 1419

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.

Novruz Bayramı (Day 1)

Novruz Bayramı (Day 1) 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.

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.

Newroz (canonical date)

Newroz (canonical date) falls in Farvardin this year.

Novruz Bayramı (Day 2)

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

Nowruz

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

Novruz Bayramı (Day 3)

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

Nowruz

The fourth and final day of official Nowruz holidays.

Novruz Bayramı (Day 4)

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

Novruz Bayramı (Day 5)

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

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.

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.