From the “Contemporary Iran” package Birth of Imam Reza The 11th of Dhu al-Qa'dah, marking the birth of Imam Reza, the eighth Shia Imam and the only one buried in Iran Historical confidence: Attested Iran · Observance In nearby years 1403 Sunday 30 Ordibehesht 1403 19 May 2024 1404 Friday 19 Ordibehesht 1404 9 May 2025 1405 Tuesday 8 Ordibehesht 1405 28 April 2026 1406 Sunday 29 Farvardin 1406 18 April 2027 1407 Thursday 18 Farvardin 1407 6 April 2028 Other occasions in this package NowruzNowruz Holidays (Days 2–4)Islamic Republic DayArmy DayIRGC Founding AnniversaryTeachers' DayPersian Gulf National DayWorkers' Day