Nowruz, or the Persian New Year, marks the beginning of spring and the first day of the Iranian calendar. Celebrated by Parsis, Iranis, and some Muslim communities in India, it symbolizes renewal, prosperity, and harmony with nature.
Khordad Sal is a significant festival for Parsis and Zoroastrians, marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Zarathustra (Zoroaster), the founder of Zoroastrianism. It is a day of prayers, feasting, and community gatherings.
Pateti is the Parsi day of reflection and repentance, observed a day before Navroz (Parsi New Year). Parsis seek forgiveness, offer prayers at Fire Temples, and prepare for a fresh start, especially in Mumbai and Gujarat.
