Feb 1, 2010, 12:26 PM

Iranian Zoroastrians hold Sadeh Festival

Iranian Zoroastrians hold Sadeh Festival

KERMAN, Feb. 1 (MNA) – Zoroastrians celebrate Sadeh Festival in Kerman, the capital of Kerman province, in southeast Iran. The celebration was held on Saturday, January 30. Sadeh Festival or Fire Festival is annually held by Zoroastrians 50 days before Nowruz, celebration of Iranian New Year beginning on March 20 or 21.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The ancient Iranian festival celebrates the discovery of fire and its ability to banish the cold and dark.

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