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Iran welcomes listing of Mehregan as intangible heritage by UNESCO

Representatives from Iran and Tajikistan attend the 19th session of UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Asuncion, Paraguay, in December 2024. (Photo via X)

The Iranian foreign ministry spokesman has hailed a recent decision by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to add Mehregan festival to its Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Esmaeil Baghaei made the remarks in an X post on Friday, two days after UNESCO named Mehregan, a celebration of the autumn harvest shared by Iran and Tajikistan, cultural heritage.

"After Nowruz and Sadeh, Mehregan has been registered as the third Iranian ritual by UNESCO's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage," he said.

"Congratulations! Mehregan ritual is a symbol of the Iranian people's kindness and tolerance, as well as an example of coordination and cooperation between Tajikistan and Iran aimed at preserving and introducing their common historical, civilizational and cultural heritage."

Baghaei also stressed the importance of reviving ties and preserving cultural commonalities between regional nations.

Mehregan is observed every year from October 2 to November 2, with communities expressing gratitude to God for their livestock and crops. 

Rooted in Zoroastrian traditions, the festival is named after Mehr, the deity symbolizing friendship, peace, and solidarity.

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