NIPOC, the Network of Iranian-American Professionals of Orange County is hosting the 13th annual Mehregan celebration scheduled for October 11 –12, 2008 at the Orange County Fair & Exposition Center.

The event is expected to attract 20,000 Iranians from Southern California.  It will be an all-day event beginning 11am to 10pm both nights.  Kids under 10 are free, you can find tickets at major Persian markets, Ticket Master, and at the gate.

For more information visit NIPOC’s Mehregan site.

So you want to take a trip back to the homeland? Head over to daftar.org for all the forms you need to get the process started.  You can also find other important forms to help you with your verification of college records, registration of marriage, and police clearance. You can even check the status of your request online. The site is translated in both English and Farsi.