Iran Press/Iran News: The ceremony was held in the Persian Gulf in the presence of the governor Hormuzgan Province and military commanders on Wednesday.
The waterway is the gateway of the commercial and cultural relations with the entire world, said Fereydoon Hemmati, the governor of Hormuzgan Province.
The occasion commemorates the exit of colonial and foreign forces from the strategic waterway.
On National Day of Persian Gulf, Iranian flag hoisting over Jamaran Destroyer
Iranians mark the National Persian Gulf Day, which is tenth of the Iranian month of Ordibehesht falling on (April 29 or 30) marks the anniversary of Shah Abbas I of Persia’s successful military campaign when the Portuguese navy was forced out of the Strait of Hormuz, which had been occupied by colonialist Portugal in 1522.
The Portuguese made a fortress in Hormuz Island and had full control of the trade between India and Europe passing through the Persian Gulf for more than 100 years.
The Persian Gulf is of extreme importance to Iran from two respects; firstly, its bed is a great source of oil for Iran. Secondly, regarding the tourism industry, this gulf has a lot to offer to Iranian and non-Iranian tourists. The best time to consider visiting the Persian Gulf is from late December to mid-April when the humidity does not cause so much irritation. The Persian Gulf coastline has a lot of beauties and wonders.
Hormuz Island, for instance, has stunning red shores. Moreover, Mangrove Forest of Qeshm is a mysterious forest in the gulf with green plants disappearing and reappearing due to high and low tides. In addition, there are shiny silver planktons in some parts of the gulf shore that give perfect scenery to the shores of the region at night.
Apart from this, the marine species and corals in the gulf are amazingly diverse and interesting. Naughty dolphins, above all, are a great source of entertainment. Water sports and activities of all sorts are also available in different islands, cities, and ports.
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