Khordadgan
Khordadgan celebrates the Amesha Spenta guardian of waters, symbolizing perfection and wholeness. Iranians traditionally gathered near springs and rivers on this day.
This day
6 Khordad 2576
6 Khordad 2576 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 6 Khordad 1396 Shamsi and 2017-05-27 Gregorian. Khordadgan is observed on this day. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
6 Khordad 2576 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Saturday — equivalent to 6 Khordad 1396 Shamsi and 27 May 2017 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 6 Khordad 2576
- Shamsi
- 6 Khordad 1396
- Gregorian
- 27 May 2017
Today's occasion
Cultural insight
Khordadgan celebrates water's sacredness. Zoroastrians visit rivers and springs, offering prayers and thanks for this life-giving element.
Verse of the day
دل آینهای است که در وی مینگرند آنان که ز خویش بیخبرند
“The heart is a mirror in which look Those who are unaware of themselves”
— Attar
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