Feast of the Prophet Zarathushtra (22/12)

The festival of the prophet Zarathushtra is close to the moment of the winter solstice, it is celebrated when the Sun emerges from 30 degrees Sagittarius.

Zarathushtra preached monotheism for the first time in human history. He taught that there is only one God — Ahura Mazda — to whom humanity should send requests, petitions and express gratitude.

Ahura Mazda means «Wise Lord». He is a — soft and merciful God who is always willing and ready to help humanity. Ahura Mazda does not interfere with the work of the Laws of Nature, which he himself created and set in motion. The wise Lord bequeathed to people to be very attentive and always give birth to good thoughts, words and do noble deeds.

According to his teaching, the life of our universe is the result of the interaction of two multidirectional forces, or spirits of good and evil, called Spenta and Angra, who control the movement at all levels in the world.

According to Zoroastrian customs, on this night rye cakes are baked and pieces of paper with fortune-telling texts — ghats are placed in them.

Hymns are sung in honor of Zarathushtra. They light 17 lights — according to the number of his students.

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