Zoroastrians at the Tehran Fire Temple gathered to celebrate Ordibehesht Day in the month of Esfand, accompanied by Avesta recitations by the priests.
On Monday, 27 Bahman 1404 (February 16, 2026), congregants gathered from 17 pm for prayers and chants led by priests: Farhang Ziatabari, Hormoz Khosravyani, Farzin Yazshni, Kourosh Bolandi, Mehrab Vahidi, Pedram Sorushpour, and Farhang Falahati.
Following the kusti renewal, the Ordibehesht Yasht and Fire Worship prayers were recited. Hospitality for the ceremony was kindly offered by Mitra Rashidi in memory of the late Gohar Dehmobed Sharif-Abadi.
Ordibeheshtgan is organized monthly, in coordination with the Adrian Tehran Association, the Zoroastrian Priests Association, and the Tehran Zoroastrian Association.
Ordibehesht Day, the third day of the Zoroastrian month, honors the Amshaspand Ordibehesht. Ordibehesht (Asha Vahishta) represents the highest ideals of righteousness and truth, one of Ahura Mazda’s divine fravashis, and is regarded as the guardian of fire.
