Father’s Day in Iran, celebrated on Imam Ali’s (AS) birthday, highlights the pivotal role of fathers in Islamic and Iranian culture.

According to The Iran Project, Father’s Day in Iran serves as a tribute to the fathers' sacrifices and promotes values of respect, love, and family unity inspired by Imam Ali’s exemplary fatherhood.

In Islamic and Iranian culture, fathers hold an exceptionally significant position, recognized as the pillar of the family and a symbol of stability, effort, and sacrifice. In Islamic teachings, respecting parents is one of the most critical duties of children, and God repeatedly emphasizes this in the Holy Quran. 

In verse 23 of Surah Al-Isra, it is stated: “For your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And honour your parents. If one or both of them reach old age in your care, never say to them ˹even˺ ‘ugh,’ nor yell at them. Rather, address them respectfully,” underscoring the importance of honoring and being good to one’s parents.