Commemoration of the Ancient Gahanbar Ceremony and Tirgan in San Diego

The Gahanbar ceremony of Chehre Maidh-yo-shema and the Tirgan festival were jointly celebrated by Zoroastrians living in San Diego, USA, in a local park.

On Sunday, June 29, 2025 (8 Tir 1404), the Gahanbar group held the Maidh-yo-shema Gahanbar and Tirgan celebrations. Mobeds Fariborz Shahzadi, Dr. Bahram Firouzgar, and Anousheh Bastani led the Avesta ceremony for the Gahanbar. Mehri Shahzadi gave a brief talk about the history of the Tirobad wristbands to attendees.

After the ceremony, participants enjoyed traditional treats including Lork, sliced fruits, halva, and kamaj. Lunch was served family-style. Most attendees celebrated Tirgan by playfully sprinkling water on one another.

Later in the afternoon, a group of participants joined a nature walk led by a park expert, learning about the local plants and environment. Other activities the traditional chak-o-duleh (luck in the jar) and recitations of Hafez’s poetry. The strong and heartfelt participation of Zoroastrian and Iranian community members made the celebration especially meaningful.

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