Start of Iranian uprising in Ray against Arabs, Mordad 3. On this day in the year 1205 Shahanshahi, an uprising began in the city of Ray as Iranians rose against Arab forces. This event took place during a period of widespread dissatisfaction among the population following the Arab conquest of Iran. Ray, as a significant cultural and economic center, played a prominent role in these protests. During the uprising, a group of Ray’s residents sought to regain control of the city and resist the policies imposed by the Arab administration. Historical accounts indicate that the clashes resulted in dozens of casualties and injuries on both sides. This uprising is considered one of the early examples of local Iranian resistance against foreign rule in the centuries following the Arab arrival in Iran. The inclusion of this event in the Shahanshahi calendar was made by Iranian cultural and historical institutions in the modern era, in order to commemorate the people's efforts to preserve national identity and independence. The day is typically marked by academic gatherings and historical commemorations at certain cultural centers.
