Ordibeheshtan
ZoroastrianOrdibeheshtan honors the Amesha Spenta of fire and truth. Ancient Iranians celebrated sacred fire on this day, committing to purity and truthfulness - core values of Persian civilization.
3 Ordibehesht 2582 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 3 Ordibehesht 1402 Shamsi and 2023-04-23 Gregorian. Ordibeheshtan is observed on this day. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
3 Ordibehesht 2582 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Sunday — equivalent to 3 Ordibehesht 1402 Shamsi and 2023-04-23 Gregorian.
Ordibeheshtan honors the Amesha Spenta of fire and truth. Ancient Iranians celebrated sacred fire on this day, committing to purity and truthfulness - core values of Persian civilization.
On Ordibeheshtan, Zoroastrians honor fire temples and renew their commitment to Asha (truth). Sacred fires in temples have burned continuously for thousands of years.
اگر آن ترک شیرازی به دست آرد دل ما را به خال هندویش بخشم سمرقند و بخارا را
“If that Shiraz Turk wins our heart For their Indian mole I'd give Samarkand and Bukhara”
— Hafez