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Chaharshanbe Soori; why do the Zoroastrians abhor the Fire Festival?

Iranian Zoroastrians have unsuccessfully attempted to end its practice in Iran and stay away from its celebration.

Jr Rezvani
Mar 16
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Iranians and Armenians share this fire jumping festival. Armenians celebrate it in mid-February, called Trndez, now it’s observed as a Christian feast-Candlemas, celebrating the 40th day after the birth of Jesus.

Chaharshanbe Soori officially begins the longest new year celebration in the world; the Iranian Nowruz. But why do the Zoroastrians abhor this fire festival and have unsuccessfully attempted to end its practice in Iran?

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