Chahar Shanbeh Suri is one of the ancient festivals of Iranians, celebrated on the eve of the last Wednesday of the year.

Chahar Shanbeh Suri is a celebration in praise of fire, light and happiness that has been remembered and celebrated by Iranians since the ancient times.

After the Islamic revolution, this festival was declared prohibited by the Iranian government like many Iranian secular rituals and celebrations, however, Iranians have continued celebrating it every year.