Khordad Sal(Persian:خرداد روز)[pronunciation?]is the birth anniversary (or birthdate) ofZarathushtra.Zoroastriansall over the world. Parties andghambarsare held. Special prayers and jashan are also held throughout the entire day. Clean,rangoli-strewn homes, children with vermilion spots on their foreheads, newclothes,fragrant flowers and delicious meals, all form part of the rituals. A grand feast is prepared to mark the occasion.
Since the Parsi community is especially tight-knit, its celebrations bring kith and kin together; so does Khordad Sal. The festival is also an opportunity for the Parsis to review their lives and actions, and make resolutions for the future.
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