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Yalda
It has been nearly a thousand years that the last night of autumn (December 20), i.e. Yalda night, which is the darkest and longest night of the year, has been celebrated by Iranians, and several rituals are sprinkled together on this memorable night. Beauty has customs in different cities of Iran.
Yalda Night or Cheleh Night in Iran is one of the oldest Iranian celebrations. This celebration commemorates the passage of the longest night of the year followed by the lengthening of the days in the Northern Hemisphere, which coincides with the winter solstice. The word Yalda means birth or birthday. These celebrations are held in most parts of Iran with family members and relatives gathering and spending the night next to each other.
Kharman festival
Agriculture is one of the sacred occupations that people of different regions have been engaged in in the past. The Ritual celebration of Kharman is a traditional, ancient, and long-lasting ceremony in the north of Iran. From the Qajar period until now, the harvest festival is held at the end of the cropping season after a period of planting, and harvest (usually wheat and rice) takes place in the paddy fields to relieve fatigue caused by the exhausting work of agriculture in the spring and summer seasons. As the autumn season approaches, this festival is held in Mazandaran, Gilan, and Golestan provinces with great enthusiasm.
Mehregan festival
Mehrgan festival, like Nowruz, had three astronomical (natural), historical, and religious aspects. From an astronomical point of view, Mehrgan was celebrated a few days after the autumnal equinox. The autumnal equinox takes place on the first day of fall and is a celebration of the harvest of agricultural products. Historically, on this day, Kaveh Ahangar, one of the Iranian legends, defeated the Zahak and Fereydoun became the king. Mehrgan is a symbol of the victory of truth over falsehood, the struggle between truth and lies, corruption and oppression, and has religious roots in Iran.
Saffron Harvesting
You might be wondering about the perfect time for planting and harvesting this precious spice. As the Saffron plant is a highly delicate plant, it requires precise timing and cares in order to obtain ideal levels of high quality. The best time for planting is between April to June & the ideal time for harvesting is in October & November.
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Asalem to Khalkhal road
Asalem to Khalkhal road is the biggest forest road in Iran. This amazing road starts from the city of Asalem, located in Gilan province, continues for about 70 kilometers; and finally reaches the city of Khalkhal in the south of Ardabil province. The road, passing through dense forests, mountains, and pristine nature, is chosen by many travelers as the main destination for road trips, especially during autumn trips.
Abr jungle
Abr (cloud) forest is one of the oldest and most beautiful forests in Iran. This amazing forest is a continuation of the northern forests of Iran and is located in the south of the Alborz mountain range.
The reason why this forest is named as abr forest is that most of the seasons are covered by an ocean of clouds and fog. Being able to see a forest of thousands of autumn colors shrouded in mist makes the cloud forest one of the best fall destinations.
Filband jungle
In the north of Iran, there is an incredible and beautiful village of Filband. Filband, with a height of more than 2300 meters above sea level, is known as the roof of Mazandaran. The great attraction of Philband is that this wonderful village is usually covered by white clouds.
Due to the beauty and location of Filband at a relatively high altitude and in the middle of the clouds, this village is an amazing destination for those who are looking for unique and enchanting natural scenery.
Maranjab desert
One of the best places to travel in autumn is the Maranjab desert of Isfahan. In the Maranjab desert, you can touch the soft sands of the desert and you can see the many stars of the night in your hands. The peace that you can experience in this place is a unique peace that can be found in a few places on this crowded and polluted planet. This area is located in the north of Aran and Bigdal city and near Kashan, and it also contains Aran and Bidgol salt lakes and Hoz Sultan lake. On the way to this desert, you can visit Maranjab Caravanserai and Sefidab Caravanserai (related to the Safavid era).
Hormuz Island
Visiting the beautiful island of Hormuz is known as the rainbow island of Iran thanks to its colorful mountains and beautiful soil!! Visiting this island is so enjoyable that the opportunity to travel to the rainbow island of Hormuz is a special opportunity!
Hormoz Island with an area of 42 square kilometers and a height of 186 meters above sea level is located 8 kilometers from the coast of Hormozgan province. The geographical location of this island has made it the best option for autumn travel in terms of weather.
Kish Island
The features and facilities of Kish are incomparable to other tourist destinations in Iran. The existence of a variety of entertainment, along with wonderful facilities such as suitable airline lines, the possibility of renting luxury cars, and online booking of the best hotels in Kish, are all facilities that cannot be ignored. In autumn, the island's weather is perfect and you will enjoy your trip twice as much. In addition, the seclusion of the island, along with season discounts, has made Kish Island one of the best destinations for autumn trips.