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Country: Iran

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From Wikipedia:

In Iran, the Sepandarmazgan, or Esfandegan, is an age-old traditional celebration of love, friendship and Earth. It has nothing in common with the Saint Valentine celebration, except for a superficial similarity in giving affection and gifts to loved ones, and its origins and motivations are completely unrelated.

It has been progressively forgotten in favour of the Western celebration of Valentine’s Day.

The Association of Iran’s Cultural and Natural Phenomena has been trying since 2006 to make Sepandarmazgan a national holiday on 17 February, in order to replace the Western holiday.

Other Resources for Valentine’s Day and Romance in Iran:

• Valentine’s Day in Iran?!!
• Valentine’s Day: Saudi Arabia & Iran to Korea, China Then Japan
• Culture of Iran Birthday and Rituals of Birth
• Valentine’s Day in Iran

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