Dates: Zarthost No Deeso takes place in
June, on Khorshed roz, Dae mah (11th day, 10th month).
Practice: This is the day on which the
death anniversary of the prophet symbolically falls. Special prayers are recited
and Zoroastrians go to the Fire Temple to pray. The prophet Zoroaster is
believed to have died in a temple while praying, and the day is an occasion of
mourning, and lectures and discourses are held on the life and works of the
Prophet.
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