What are the major Zoroastrian Festivals?
Nouruz A Zarathushti year is reckoned from the year of accession 632 C.E. of the last Persian emperor Yazdegard III that is presently 1371 Y.E. The New Year (Nouruz) is celebrated on the day of the Spring equinox around March 20/21. Traditionally in Iran a table is set up with a display of the seven creations (Haft Seen). Khodad Sal The birthday of the Prophet Zarathushtra is celebrated on the sixth day ( Khodad Sal) of the year. Festivals The days that coincide with the months are considered as days of devotion and festivity. • Sadeh • Parab of Aban (to venerate water) • Adur (to venerate fire) • Tirgan • Mehergan • Other prominent festivals and celebrations are Yalda (commemorating of the longest night) and death anniversary (Zarathust no diso) of Zarathushtra.
