Iran Public Holidays 2010
January - Eid-e Ghadir Khom. (Dates to be confirmed)
19 January - Tassoua.
8 February - Victory of Islamic Revolution.
10 March - Arbaeen.
18 March - Demise of Prophet Mohammad.
20 March - Martyrdom of Imam Reza.
21 March - Navruz.
8 August - Birthday Imam Ali.
9 July - Prophet Mohammad receives his calling.
9 September - Birthday Imam Mahdi.
11 September - Eid-e Fitr (Ramadan Ends).
15 October - Martyrdom Imam Ali.
17 November - Eid-e Ghorban.
18 November - Martyrdom Imam Jafar Sadegh.
7 December - Islamic New Year.
16 December - 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.
All events listed above are subject to change in dates. Southtravels.com will not bear responsibility for change in dates.