Rose water Festival

Rose Water Festival Every year during the second half of May, festival of rose and rosewater is being held in Kashan. Many people from different parts of the country and abroad visit Kashan, the hub of Mohammadi Rose in Iran. The season for picking rose and preparing rosewater is from early May to mid-June. In early May, the scent of rose spreads over different areas of Kashan, such as Qamsar Joshqan Qali, Barzak and Niasar. The ceremony for making rosewater in Kashan attracts many tourists. Every day, some thousands of visitors tour various cities of Kashan for this traditional ceremony. The arrival of tourists in the districts of Kashan has a positive impact on the region’s economy. Rosewater is made from a very sweet smelling kind of rose and is used in various traditional dishes and sweets. It is also used as a perfume among Muslims. Although some modern mechanized factories are constructed, but still a large part of this, let say industry, is done traditionally. And this traditional rosewater production which is established at homes or gardens attracts tourists to Kashan. Historical monuments and architecture of Kashan adds to the popularity of this festival too. The smell of the roses when they are blooming spreads to Ghamsar and in the region for the greatest pleasure of the inhabitants and the visitors. The culture of the rose in Iran goes back to 2500 years ago in the regions of Fars, Kerman and Isfahan. We can prepare everything for you to come and enjoy this festival