The birth anniversary of Prophet Zoroaster is celebrated as Khordad Sal. Prophet Spitaman Zarathusatra’s birth anniversary falls sometime in August or September on the sixth day of the Parsi month, Farvardin. This is a big day for Zoroastrians all over the world. It is quite unclear as far as precise year of Zarathushtra’s birth is concerned. However, in this religion it is believed that beginning of the first millennium BC. was the time when saint was born. That explains symbolic celebration of the occasion. It is said that, during initial eras, Navroz-I-Khas was also celebrated as Khordad Sal by the kings and nobility.
Zoroastrianism originated in Asian country of Iran and later on it spread to different parts of the world. It is believed that many historic events of Iran have taken place on this pious day. In the due course of time, people started to celebrate this day as Zarathushtra's birthday.
Parsis love to celebrate their festivals with equal fervour and excitement. On this day, they decorate their houses in best possible ways; indulge in cleaning, wearing new clothes. The best part is house decoration with rangolis and fragrant flowers. You can see it from miles; such is the beauty of decoration. Wonderfully delicious meals are prepared and served. The thanksgiving prayer which is also known as Jashan are offered at the temples. This festival is marked with preparation of grand feasts.
From Indian point of view, Parsis are quite sparse in population but extremely well-knit religious society. This festival gives them a reason to come together and celebrate it. They also like to introspect about things and plan for future. One can find mentioning of this festival and its importance in religious lore and texts of the Parsis.
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