17 Esfand · Spenta Armaiti 1409
Events on this day
- Chotrul Düchen (Day of Miracles) · Chotrul Duchen
Buddhist · Cultural
The first full moon after Losar, closing the fifteen days of the Buddha's miracles at Shravasti, kept with displays of butter lamps.
- 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
Facts
- Day 353 of 1409
- 12 days left
- Zodiac sign: Pisces · Hut