🔥 Zoroastrian Festival · October 2 (approximately, 196 days after Nowruz)
Mehregan
Also: Feast of Mithra, Persian Autumn Equinox
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Significance
Mehregan is the autumn counterpart to Nowruz — the great festival of Mithra celebrated around the autumn equinox. It marks the moment when darkness begins to prevail over light, and Mithra's covenant-keeping power is invoked to sustain righteousness through the dark half of the year.
Traditional observances
- Wear new or fine clothes — honor the occasion
- Eat pomegranates and apples
- Settle debts and quarrels — honor Mithra by keeping your word
- Pray for justice in the world
