Festivals & Customs of Iran

Sadeh Festival, Zoroastrian Traditions and customes (1)
Step into the enchanting tapestry of Iranian culture, where the Sadeh festival, a grand celebration of light and gratitude, has stood the test of time...
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I had already heard about a special festival held from mid-May to mid-June in Kashan at the heart of Iran named Golabgiri, but it was...
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Different forms of sports have been practiced throughout years of human existence on earth, on which the geographical, cultural, and historical elements have left their...
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Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, and a very important month for Muslims all around the world who highly anticipate and...
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On the day of the twenty-first of March at exactly the same moment all around the world, Nowruz happens. However, Nowruz is not just a...
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A new year for Iranians starts with the first day of spring. As nature wakes up from its long, cold dream and starts a new...
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Apart from historical and cultural monuments that are a source of national pride for the people of their country and also a heritage for the...
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As December draws near, all Christians around the world get lost in the middle of joyous crowds in the streets tinted with green, gold, and...
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Muharram and Ashura in Iran Muharram rituals are held all around the world where there are Shia Muslims. However, what you will see and experience...
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The primary and special days in the Iranian calendar are separated into three major categories: Ancient-Persian events, Islamic, and National holidays in iran. By events,...
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Iran Culture Today “If travel is most rewarding when it surprises, then Iran culture might just be the most rewarding destination on Earth. If you...
From gathering in a mosque to mourn their martyred Imam to jumping over a fire, to picking Saffron from the fields of north-east, Iranians have a knack for creating a festival for almost anything. Going to any of these festivals and customs is sure to give you tremendous and immense insight on Iranian culture and their way of life – but first, you have to know about them. In our Festivals and Customs section, we try to cover the way Iranians participate in festivities unique to their own.