A Winter of Lights and Quiet Celebrations in the Heart of the City

Christmas in Tehran is not an official public holiday, yet it carries a quiet warmth that is deeply meaningful for many communities living in the city. The celebration is mainly observed by Armenian, Assyrian, and other Christian minorities, but over time it has also attracted the curiosity and interest of a wider public. In the weeks leading up to Christmas, certain neighborhoods take on a subtle festive atmosphere that contrasts gently with the winter rhythm of the capital.