🔥 Zoroastrian Festival · January 30 (approximately)
Sadeh
Also: 100 Days before Nowruz
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Significance
Sadeh ('One Hundred') is celebrated 100 days and nights before Nowruz. It is an ancient midwinter fire festival commemorating the mythical discovery of fire by the legendary king Husheng. Large bonfires are lit; the festival celebrates human mastery of fire as a gift from Ahura Mazda.
Traditional observances
- Light a great bonfire outdoors
- Gather community around the fire
- Tell the story of Husheng and the discovery of fire
