Khordad Sai
The birthday of Prophet Zarathushtra (Zoroaster), who founded Zoroastrianism, is celebrated as Khordad Sal.
In the olden days, the king and nobility observed Khordad Sal as Navroz-I-Khas. This is usually celebrated after Navroze.
It is said to be the day on which many historic events of old Iran are believed to have happened. Later, it came to be observed solely as Zarathustra’s birthday. Clean, rangoli-strewn homes, children with vermilion spots on their foreheads, new clothes, fragrant flowers and delicious meals, all form a part of the festival rituals.
This festival is considered one of the most important in the Zoroastrian calendar. Zoroastrians gather in Fire temples for and thanksgiving called Jashan and then celebrate with feasting. A grand feast is prepared to mark the occasion. Since the Parsi community is especially tight-knit, Khordad Sal celebrations bring the loved ones together.
The festival also gives an opportunity to the Parsis to review their lives and actions in the past year and make new resolutions for the future and coming year.
Wherever you are, ask review your actions and make new resolutions..