Standard TimeIRDT |
UTC+3.5 |
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UTC+4.5 |
IANA Time Zone |
Asia/Tehran |
mahabad time compared to Beijing time (China) |
4.5 hours ahead |
Mahabad, Iran: a city where Kurdish culture and history mingle
Mahabad, one of the major cities of the Kurdistan Region, is located in the northwestern Iranian province of West Azerbaijan. Nestled in the northern foothills of the Zagros Mountains and close to the Turkish border, Mahabad boasts a unique geographic location and multicultural heritage. Historically, Mahabad was the capital of the short-lived "Republic of Mahabad" in 1946, an event that made it iconic in the Kurdish national movement. The city is centered on Kurdish culture, with the Kurdish language predominantly spoken by its inhabitants, and traditional music, crafts and festivals retaining a strong Kurdish flavor. The local economy is based on agriculture and animal husbandry, producing agricultural products such as wheat and nuts, and is also a regional trade center. Despite its remoteness, Mahabad has become a cultural and historical city in Iran's Kurdish region that cannot be ignored, thanks to its deep history and distinctive cultural features.
mahabad Sunrise/Sunset Today,
Today is 2026-03-01
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07:57
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19:20
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