Khordadgan · Jashn-e Khordadgan

Culture of origin: Zoroastrian · Ancient festival

Holiday sources: Iran · Zoroastrianism

Khordadgan is the name-day feast of Haurvatat (Khordad), the Amesha Spenta of wholeness and health and guardian of the waters, held where the sixth day of the month and the third month, both named for her, meet. With Ameretat, guardian of plants, she is linked to food and drink, and out of respect for the two, Zoroastrians traditionally ate their meals in silence.