In spring time, Iran manifests a beautiful view, especially the green regions of Iran. Summer is a season that gives you the chance of tasting the most delicious and fresh fruits across Iran. Fall and winter differs slightly depending on the city you travel to. The southern cities are usually warm and moderate in winter and there is seldom any snow in those regions to be seen.
But, let’s go back o Iranian holidays! The first and most important holiday in Iran is Nowruz (New Year). This Eid which is also known as Nowruz is as old as Zoroaster in Persia. The Nowruz feast starts when the new season, Equinox starts- the spring moderation. In astrology, the equinox or spring moderation in northern hemisphere is a moment that sun passes the equator plane of the earth and moves to north part of sky. This moment, is the first moment of Aries (lamb) of Zodiac Tower which starts almost in the first 13 days of the year, starting on March 21st and are the New Year holiday for people. During this period, Banks open on 25th day of March and it is the period when traffic in roads is in its highest density. Travelling and visiting relatives and friends is a custom followed by majority of people.
The official holidays of Iran are as follows
Nowruz Nowruz Nowruz Nowruz Islamic Republic Day 13th of Farvardin (Sizda Be dar) Demise of Khomeini Uprising of 15 Khordad Victory of 1977 Revolution Nationalization of Oil Industry |
March 21 March 22 March 23 March 24 Aril 1 April 2 June 4 June 5 February 11 March 20 |
However, public holidays are those which are declared in anniversary of a holy person or emergency conditions.
Ramadan is a month that Iranians fast to follow their Islamic ideology. This month is not a suitable time for tourism because it is not allowed to eat or drink in public.