Ordibeheshtgan · Jashn-e Ordibeheshtgan

Culture of origin: Zoroastrian · Ancient festival

Holiday sources: Iran · Zoroastrianism

Ordibeheshtgan is the name-day feast of Asha Vahishta, "Best Truth", the Amesha Spenta of truth and right order, the central moral idea of Zoroastrianism, whose opposite is druj, falsehood. It falls on the third day of the second month, both named for Asha, and celebrates fire and all the luminaries. The Ashem Vohu, one of the most important Zoroastrian prayers, is dedicated to Asha.