🔥 Zoroastrian Festival · September 12-16 (approximate)
Paitishhahya
Also: Harvest Festival, Paitish-hahya
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Significance
The third Gahambar, 'Bringing in the corn.' The harvest festival of Zoroastrianism, celebrating the gathering of crops. Linked to the creation of the earth.
Traditional observances
- Give thanks for the harvest — share food with neighbors
- Prayers of gratitude to Ahura Mazda for the bounty of the earth
- First-fruits offering — present the best of the harvest
