Ordibeheshtan
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.
This day
3 Ordibehesht 2577
3 Ordibehesht 2577 Shahanshahi — equivalent to 3 Ordibehesht 1397 Shamsi and 2018-04-23 Gregorian. Ordibeheshtan is observed on this day. Today's occasion, a cultural insight, and a classical Persian verse.
3 Ordibehesht 2577 in the Shahanshahi calendar falls on Monday — equivalent to 3 Ordibehesht 1397 Shamsi and 23 April 2018 Gregorian.
- Shahanshahi
- 3 Ordibehesht 2577
- Shamsi
- 3 Ordibehesht 1397
- Gregorian
- 23 April 2018
Today's occasion
Cultural insight
On Ordibeheshtan, Zoroastrians honor fire temples and renew their commitment to Asha (truth). Sacred fires in temples have burned continuously for thousands of years.
Verse of the day
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
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