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Remember there are Laws, Rules and customs in Iran.
Please read our
FAQ's and Iran Rules
Good to know Tips:
Electricity:
220v AC, 50 HZ
Measures:
Metric
Currency:
Rial
Time:
GMT Plus 3.5 hours
Best time to Visit Iran:
Spring and Autumn
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- Iranian New Year is reportedly the oldest celebration of mankind, dating back to thousands of years before the emergence of Christ. Original Iranians were occupying the high, fertile plateau of Iran from over 100,000 years ago.
Now Rooz:
Iranian (Persian) New Year "Celebration of Life and Wisdom"
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The Iranian Calendar - A few of the main holidays: |
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March 20 |
Now Rooz (Iranian New Year) |
March 21 |
Now Rooz (Iranian New Year) |
March 22 |
Now Rooz (Iranian New Year) |
March 23 |
Now Rooz (Iranian New Year) |
March 31 |
Islamic Republic Day |
April 1 |
Sizda - Bedar (Day of Nature) |
April 11 |
Arbaeen-e- Hoseini (Commemoration of 40th day of martyrdom of Imam Hosein, Grandson of Prophet Mohammad P.B.U.H) |
April 19 |
Demise of Prophet Mohammad P.B.U.H |
April 20 |
Martyrdom of Imam Reza (A.S) |
June 4 |
Demise of Imam Khomeini |
November 5 |
Martyrdom of Imam Ali (A.S) |
December 10 |
Martyrdom of Imam Ja'afar Sadegh (A.S) |
January 29 |
Eid-e- Ghorban |
February 10 |
Victory of Islamic Revolution |
February 19 |
Tasooay-e- Hoseini |
February 20 |
Ashoora (Martyrdom of Imam Hosein, Grandson of Prophet Mohammad P.B.U.H) |
March 19 |
Nationalization of Iranian Oil Industry |
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