A member of the Board of Directors of Iran’s House of Mining Industry and Trade said: The fifth day of the month of Aban of the solar calendar, corresponding to October 26, was named as National Saffron Day.
The 5th of November was named as “National Saffron Day” in the unveiling ceremony of the notice to register seven days of the product in the official calendar of the country, in line with the expansion of social and cultural vitality of the basic ecosystem and the excellence of the national identity through the improvement and updating of tools The cultural memory in the year of production leap was named as “National Saffron Day” with the participation of the people on November 5th.According to this report; With the proposal and follow-up of saffron creativity, education, support and exploitation club of Iran’s UNESCO National Commission (OSEC) and the cooperation of specialized saffron organizations, November 5th was named as “National Saffron Day”.
Considering the age of red gold in our beloved country of Iran and in order to support this
national and strategic product and to prevent this Iranian product from being taken over by other countries and surpassing the registration of the national saffron day in the name of Iran, finally “November 5th” “The month in the calendar was named “National Saffron” day.
Due to the high value of saffron and the many properties of this product, today some countries are entering the market of its cultivation and production, and the position of Iranian saffron in the world markets is at risk, hence the club of creativity, education, support and benefit. UNESCO saffron collection is trying to bring Iran’s saffron to its true place in the world with the cooperation of all the activists in this field .
Choosing a day as the national saffron day can help us in advancing the market development goals of this product.
Saffron is traditionally a spice. Designating National Saffron Day gives a unique occasion to the celebration of saffron and distinguishes it from other spices. This distinction increases the perceived value of saffron in the market and reinforces its status as a premium product.
A dedicated day increases consumer awareness of saffron and thus increases its visibility internationally. This increase in awareness can lead to an increase in demand and sales of saffron products.
National Saffron Day can become a national symbol and cultural heritage and make saffron an integral part of Iran’s identity.
This cultural significance not only strengthens consumer loyalty, but also fosters a sense of community among saffron enthusiasts.
A dedicated day can increase Iran’s competitiveness in the global saffron market by showing Iran’s commitment to promoting and maintaining saffron cultivation and production. This can attract international attention and introduce Iran as a leader in the saffron industry.
Currently, saffron is used in various industries in the world, including cosmetics, food, flavor and natural colors, and pharmaceutical industries.