17 Esfand · Spenta Armaiti 1401
Events on this day
- Hola Mohalla
Sikh · Cultural
The Sikh festival of martial skills at Anandpur Sahib, the day after Holi, begun by Guru Gobind Singh in 1701.
- Women's March Against Compulsory Hijab
Iranian · Historical
On International Women's Day, tens of thousands of women marched in Tehran against the new rule of compulsory hijab (17 Esfand 1357; 8 March 1979).
Other events
- Bahá'í Fast · Day 7
- Great Lent · Day 10
- Nader Shah Crowned · Taj-gozari-ye Nader Shah
- Shushan Purim
Facts
- Day 353 of 1401
- 12 days left
- Zodiac sign: Pisces · Hut