On December 16, Iran celebrates Mother’s Day, a tradition dating back to 1960 when the Mother and Infant Care Association requested Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi to designate December 25 as Mother’s Day. This date marks the founding of the Association by Reza Shah the Great in 1930, making it one of the oldest and most venerable charitable organizations in the country, second only to the Red Lion and Sun Society.
The request was accepted by the Shah of Iran, and the first official Mother’s Day ceremony took place in 1960. Since then, December 16 has been observed as a day to honor Iranian mothers, celebrated with various ceremonies and events throughout the country. This day serves as a reminder of the importance of mothers in society and the ongoing efforts to support maternal and infant health in Iran.