Tehran -Every year, at Berman’s 10th (held on January 29 this year), Zoroasters are deeply interested in ancient traditions with some Iranians around the world, so Gather to celebrate the oldest and most attractive tradition, Saddy. 。
It is widely believed to be celebrated 50 days in advance 40 days before the Noulus, Iran’s New Year, and the Yunesco registered in UNESCO, and the festival symbolizes the warmth, unification, and the victory of light in the darkness. I am.
Celebration rooted in history and myths
The origin of the Saddy remains a mystery, but its importance as a midwinter ritual is profound. According to Persian’s mythology, the festival commemorates the discovery of King Husian. The legend tells you how to attack two flint stones together while the king on the myth is trying to kill the dragon, causing the first fire. This discovery has been a symbol of human power to illuminate the earth and heat it, and has built the foundation for agricultural life.
The name of the festival derived from Felcia’s words, “Sad” (meaning 100), reflects 50 days and 50 nights to spring. This custom is preceded before Zoro Astar, which is deeply linked to the religion for the fire as a purifier and as a maintenanceman of life.
Festival
Saddy begins on the 10th of Berman in the Persian calendar. Participants collect Fire for a few days to the festival, which is a symbol of preparation and cooperation. When the night falls, a large bon fire is illuminated outdoors, and the flame represents the light and warmth of the winter darkness.
Mobad, known as Mobad, is wearing white clothes and recalling the poem of Avesta, the scriptures of Zoroastrianism. With singing, dancing, and prayer, the participants provide blessings and distribute fresh fruits nodded into the roots of celebration agriculture.
The festival also has practical elements. Traditionally, farmers were preparing fields for spring planting, spraying fertilizer, and pruning trees. The villagers will cooperate to clean the streams to repair infrastructure to secure future season preparations.
Unified cultural heritage
As mentioned in Iran’s visit, Saddy is beyond religious and ethnic boundaries, gathering Iran and overseas Zoroasters, Muslims, Persian Jews, and other communities. This comprehensive emphasizes the cultural essence of the festival, not religious essence. A vibrant celebration is held in cities such as YAZD, Kerman, ISFAHAN, and SHIRAZ, but the Zoroastrian Diaspola community has maintained traditions around the world.
In 2023, Saddy was recognized as a shared cultural heritage between Iran and Tajikistan by UNESCO, emphasizing its permanent importance in promoting cultural diversity and peaceful interaction.
Permanent heritage
Despite passing for thousands of years, Saddy has been alive very much. The rituals and the community’s spirit continue and provide living connections with the ancient past of Iran. For participants, the festival is more than a celebration. It is time to praise the elements, prepare for renewal, and reconfirm the hope of the ultimate victory in the dark.
In a world where traditions often disappear over time, the sadness is bright and bright. This is a proof of the permanent fire, unification and appreciation era.
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