Iran (Islamic Republic Of) Public Holidays
Holidays
2009
6 Jan Tassoua.7 Jan Ashura.
8 Jan Eid-e Ghadir Khom.
9 Feb Victory of Islamic Revolution.
16 Feb Arbaeen.
24 Feb Demise of Prophet Mohammad.
26 Feb Martyrdom of Imam Reza.
15 Mar Birthday of the Prophet Mohammad.
19 Mar Nationalisation of Oil Industry Day.
21 Mar Navruz.
8 Aug Birthday Imam Ali.
20 Jul Prophet Mohammad receives his calling.
9 Sep Birthday Imam Mahdi.
21 Sep Eid-e Fitr (Ramadan Ends).
15 Oct Martyrdom Imam Ali.
28 Nov Eid-e Ghorban.
18 Dec Islamic New Year.
27 Dec Ashura.
2010
1 Jan *Eid-e Ghadir Khom.19 Jan Tassoua.
8 Feb Victory of Islamic Revolution.
10 Mar Arbaeen.
18 Mar Demise of Prophet Mohammad.
20 Mar Martyrdom of Imam Reza.
21 Mar Navruz.
8 Aug Birthday Imam Ali.
9 Jul Prophet Mohammad receives his calling.
9 Sep Birthday Imam Mahdi.
11 Sep Eid-e Fitr (Ramadan Ends).
15 Oct Martyrdom Imam Ali.
17 Nov Eid-e Ghorban.
18 Nov Martyrdom Imam Jafar Sadegh.
7 Dec Islamic New Year.
16 Dec Ashura.
Note
Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid-e Ghorban may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region.
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