TEHRAN – Entry to cultural heritage sites and museums will be free on January 25, which marks the National Father’s and Men’s Day on the birthday anniversary of Imam Ali (AS).

The arrangement involves destinations that are affiliated with the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts, Mehr reported on Monday.

On that joyous occasion, people usually pay visits or send gifts to their fathers to pay tribute to them.

In Iran, Father’s Day falls on the thirteenth day of the lunar calendar month of Rajab, the birthday anniversary of the first Shia Imam, who is revered by Muslims for his loyalty to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), devotion to Islam, and love for his family.

Muslims find a great model in the character of Imam Ali as the husband of Prophet Muhammad’s daughter, Hazrat Fatemeh (SA), and father of two later Shia Imams, Imam Hassan and Imam Hussein.

There are numerous cultural heritage museums across the country, some of which are run by private collectors or other institutions.

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