Iranians celebrating Sizdah Bedar, April 2, 2026. X/ @jleonros


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‘Sizdah Bedar’ is one of the most popular, joyful, and colorful Persian festivities.

On Thursday, Iranians celebrated “Sizdah Bedar,” the Persian Nature Day, by picnicking in parks and taking walks in the countryside, all amid the ongoing threat of U.S.-Israeli bombings.

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“Sizdah Bedar” is one of Iran’s most popular, joyful, and colorful Persian festivities. It takes place on the 13th day of the month of Farvardin in the Iranian calendar, marking the end of the Nowruz holidays, the Persian New Year, which began on March 19.

Thousands of Iranians effectively moved their living rooms to parks, squares, or the countryside to spend the day eating, playing, resting and enjoying the outdoors.

One such place was Mellat Park in Tehran, where numerous families gathered amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran that began Feb. 28.

“We take advantage of Nature Day to bring the children to the park so they can play for a while, have fun and relax,” said Mohsen, a painter.

The 38-year-old man said children were frightened by the bombings during the war’s first days but have now become accustomed after 34 days of foreign attacks.

“We have to carry on with life. We cannot stay locked at home until the war ends, and no one knows exactly when it will end,” he said.

Today is Sizdah Bedar, the 13th day of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, when people traditionally spend the day outdoors with family and friends.

It’s a day to enjoy nature, have picnics and symbolically let go of the bad luck of the past year. 🌿#Iran pic.twitter.com/9K4LbBx3an

— A. (@afsixo) April 2, 2026

Arsalan, a 48-year-old accountant, said he is not afraid and went to the park “as every year, to spend a good time with family on this day that is important for every Iranian.”

He believes his country has strong armed forces that will give an appropriate response to the U.S.-Israeli offensive. “Iran will prevail,” Arsalan emphasized.

At Mellat Park, entire families gathered, played badminton, and prepared barbecues, all in a relaxed atmosphere. They also observed traditions such as planting a tree and tying “knots” with sprouts of grains and legumes.

For Iranians, having plants at home from the first day of the Persian New Year (March 21) symbolizes rebirth and the opportunity to make a wish.

Earlier, the leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Jamenei, called on the Iranian nation to take part in a broad campaign to plant saplings across the country.

He described the initiative as a symbol of hope, development and national resilience, as trees represent life, continuity and the strength of the Persian nation.

The tree-planting campaign was presented as a form of mourning and, at the same time, as an affirmation of the future in the face of adversity.

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