Constitution Day
Constitution Day, Mordad 14, is observed in the Shahanshahi calendar as a commemoration of Iran’s Constitutional Revolution.
This date marks the events of August 1906, when the constitutional decree was issued and the National Consultative Assembly was established.
The Constitutional Revolution is recognized as a turning point in modern Iranian history, initiating significant changes in the country’s governmental structure.
During the Pahlavi era, Mordad 14 was included in the Shahanshahi calendar as National Constitution Day to highlight the political and social transformations of that period.
The day serves as an occasion to reflect on the achievements of the constitutional movement and its role in the development of civil institutions and legislative processes in Iran.
Sources such as the Encyclopaedia Iranica and Pahlavi-era almanacs document the observance of this date on Mordad 14.
Constitution Day remains significant in Iran’s historical memory, symbolizing the pursuit of rule of law and public participation.