Saveh to host Fourth National Pomegranate Festival
The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Department of Saveh, Markazi Province, announced that the Fourth National Festival of Saveh Pomegranate will be held in the city.
Reza Ayaz stated that the festival will take place from November 27 to December 6, 2025, in the historic complex of the Jaame Mosque of Saveh. This major cultural event, held this year under the theme “Festival of Iranian Ethnic Groups,” offers a unique opportunity to showcase the excellence of Saveh’s pomegranates while presenting the rich cultural diversity and traditions of Iran to the public and visiting tourists, chtn.ir wrote.
Saveh’s pomegranates are renowned across Iran for their exceptional quality, long shelf life, and rich flavor profile. The region’s favorable climate, fertile soil, and centuries-old agricultural practices have made Saveh one of the country’s most important centers for pomegranate cultivation. Many varieties grown in the area are highly prized for their deep color, balanced sweetness and acidity, and their suitability for both fresh consumption and industrial processing. These qualities have helped establish Saveh as a leading supplier of pomegranates to domestic and international markets.
Highlighting Saveh’s significant capacity in pomegranate production, Ayaz added that the festival not only serves as an economic platform for promoting local pomegranate-based products and handicrafts, but also creates an important cultural gathering. By bringing together various Iranian ethnic groups and their vibrant traditions, the event aims to strengthen national unity and introduce the historical and cultural attractions of Saveh.
He concluded by noting that Saveh — recognized as the pomegranate capital of Iran — seeks once again, through this major cultural, agricultural, and economic event, to reaffirm its status as one of the country’s leading pomegranate-producing centers as well as a cultural and tourism hub.