Khordad Sal, Birth of Zarathustra · Zadruz-e Zartosht

Culture of origin: Zoroastrian · Cultural

Holiday sources: Iran · Zoroastrianism

Khordad Sal is the birthday of Zarathustra (Zoroaster), kept by Zoroastrians on Khordad, the sixth day of Farvardin; in the seasonal calendar this is 26 March. Khordad comes from the Avestan Haurvatat, the divine being of wholeness and perfection. The day is marked with special prayers and jashan ceremonies, gatherings and feasts. Tradition tells that the newborn Zarathustra laughed instead of crying.