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Mehregan
The ancient autumn festival of Mithra: harvest, friendship and love, kept by Zoroastrians and in Persian culture.
When is Mehregan in 2027?
Mehregan 2027 is on Friday, 8 October 2027. Other years: 2026, Thursday, 8 October 2026; 2028, Saturday, 7 October 2028.
About Mehregan
Mehregan is an ancient Iranian festival held on the day of Mehr in the month of Mehr, the sixteenth of Mehr, around 8 October. It is dedicated to Mithra, the divinity of covenant, friendship and light, and also celebrates the autumn harvest. In ancient Persia it was among the biggest festivals, with royal banquets and gifts. Today it is chiefly observed by Zoroastrians, in Yazd and Kerman in Iran and in Parsi communities, with a table of fruits, flowers, sweets, a mirror and a lit flame, family meals and prayers at the fire temple. Many Iranians have started to celebrate it again as a cultural festival, with gatherings, poetry readings and the giving of gifts. It is also known as the festival of friendship.
Mehregan dates: 2026, 2027, 2028
| Year | Mehregan date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday, 8 October 2026 |
| 2027 | Friday, 8 October 2027 |
| 2028 | Saturday, 7 October 2028 |
What is eaten
- fruits
- sweets
- sholeh zard
Also part of it, and being written: Mithra (The divinity of the day.), Zoroastrianism (The faith that keeps it.), Yazd (The city with the strongest Zoroastrian community.).
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Written by the EveryParampara desk with AI assistance. Background: "Mehregan" on Wikipedia. Customs differ from place to place and family to family. If this is your tradition and we have it wrong, tell us.