Tavallodet | Mobarak

Iranians have a specific birthday song, often sung to a lively, upbeat tune. The most famous lyrics repeat the phrase:

The "baa" has a long "a" sound (like "aww"), while the "rak" has a sharp "a" sound (like "rack"). The Persian Birthday Song Tavallodet Mobarak

(تولدت مبارک) is the standard Persian phrase for "Happy Birthday," literally translating to "may your birth be blessed". While widely used in Iran, its roots are primarily Arabic, with the word tavalod (birth) and mobarak (blessed) both having Arabic origins. Essential Phrases Iranians have a specific birthday song, often sung