The announcement of the Minister of Agricultural Jihad on the occasion of the "National Saffron Day November 5" Gulmarza Nouri, Minister of Agricultural Jihad: Saffron, this valuable plant, has a deep connection with the history, culture and civilization of Iran since time immemorial and has found a special place among the agricultural products of the world due to its aroma, color and unique properties. The long history of growing and consuming this product in Iran shows the local knowledge and valuable experience of many generations of Iranian farmers. Today, saffron, as one of the strategic products of the agricultural sector, plays an effective role in creating jobs, ensuring the livelihood of users, economic prosperity in rural areas and earning non-oil currency. Being the largest producer of saffron in the world, Iran has a unique ability to develop sustainable production and strengthen its presence in international markets. As of today, the area under saffron cultivation in Israel is about 133 thousand dunams and it is expected that the production of this product will increase this year compared to the previous year. The provinces of Razavi Khorasan, South Khorasan and North Khorasan are among the most important production centers of this valuable product. The registration of God in stone as the National Saffron Day in the official calendar of the country, at the suggestion of the Ministry of Jihad and Agriculture and with the approval of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, is an important opportunity to preserve the ancient agricultural heritage of Iran, to introduce the economic and cultural abilities to support and to emphasize the economic and cultural abilities of the producer. product.