Zoroastrianism
Avesta, Gathas, Vendidad
Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest revealed religions, founded by the Prophet Zarathustra in ancient Iran over 3,500 years ago. The Avesta — particularly the Gathas, Zarathustra's own hymns — represents some of the oldest religious poetry in any Indo-European language. Zoroastrian ideas about cosmic dualism, final judgment, and resurrection profoundly influenced the Abrahamic faiths. Study the Avesta and Zoroastrian tradition at Avesta.org ↗
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The Gathas of Zarathustra -- the oldest hymns of the Avesta, foundational prayers of Zoroastrianism.
Gathas of Zarathustra
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🔥 Zoroastrianism Sacred Holidays
View full calendar →Nowruz (Persian New Year)
The Persian New Year — the most ancient celebration of spring's renewal.
Mehregan
The Zoroastrian Festival of Mithra — celebrating the divine principle of friendship and light.
Sadeh
The midwinter fire festival — 50 days before Nowruz.
Yalda Night (Shab-e Yalda)
The longest night of the year — a Persian celebration of the triumph of light over darkness.
Chaharshanbe Suri (Fire Festival)
The Persian fire festival — jumping over flames on the last Tuesday before Nowruz.
Khordad Sal (Birthday of Zarathustra)
The birthday of the Prophet Zarathustra — founder of one of the world's oldest revealed religions.