Chaharshanbe Suri (Fire Festival)
The Persian fire festival, jumping over flames on the last Tuesday before Nowruz.
Chaharshanbe Suri is held on the evening before the last Wednesday of the Iranian year, that is, the last Tuesday night before Nowruz, usually in mid March.
When Is Chaharshanbe Suri (Fire Festival)?
Chaharshanbe Suri is held on the evening before the last Wednesday of the Iranian year, that is, the last Tuesday night before Nowruz, usually in mid March.
Because the Gregorian date changes from year to year, check a calendar published by the tradition or your local community for this year's date.
Why It Matters
Chaharshanbe Suri ('Red Wednesday') is one of the most ancient fire festivals in the world. People jump over bonfires chanting 'Give me your red glow, take my pallor', surrendering sickness to the purifying fire.
How It Is Observed
Bonfires in streets, jumping over flames with ritual chant, loud banging of pots (Qashoq-Zani), children in disguise going door to door, eating Ajil-e Moshkel-Gosha (seven dried fruits and nuts).