Azargan · Jashn-e Azargan

Culture of origin: Zoroastrian · Ancient festival

Holiday sources: Iran · Zoroastrianism

Azargan is the name-day feast of Atar (Azar), the holy fire, on the ninth day of the ninth month, both named for him. In Zoroastrian belief fire is the visible presence of Ahura Mazda and the seventh creation, the life-force through which the other six begin their work. Al-Biruni records an Adar-jashn, a festival of fire, on this day of the last month of autumn.