In the Persian culture and belief, pomegranate is considered to be a sacred fruit and a fruit originated from paradise. Called “Anar” in Persian, Iranians for long believed the fruit purifies the blood.

Anar is an ever-present part of many Iranian special events such as national celebrations and festivals.

This year pomegranate festival which is held in Tehran kicked off on December 26, 2018 and it will end on January 4, 2019.  105/203.