Kerman Sadeh Festival

جشن سده کرمان

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MusicKerman
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsKerman's Sadeh draws provincial governors
Language["fa"]Currency: IRR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Kerman Sadeh Festival in Kerman

Home to Iran's largest Zoroastrian community, Kerman holds its Sadeh fire ceremony each January 30 at the Dowlatkhaneh and main city fire temples, drawing provincial officials alongside worshippers to a bonfire lighting that news outlets in some years have called the country's single biggest Sadeh gathering.

Kerman province is home to the largest Zoroastrian population remaining in Iran, and its Sadeh ceremony, held each year on the evening of January 30 around the tenth of Bahman on the Zoroastrian calendar, has at times been described by news agencies as the largest Sadeh gathering held anywhere.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Kerman's Sadeh draws provincial governors and officials into what remains fundamentally a religious ceremony, giving the event a civic dimension beyond its Zoroastrian congregational core and reflecting Kerman's standing as home to the largest surviving Zoroastrian population in Iran

02

The mystery stays covered

That scale has, in some years, led news agencies to describe Kerman's bonfire as the largest Sadeh gathering held anywhere in the country, a distinction not claimed for the parallel ceremony held the same night in Yazd

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Communal gathering of thorns and firewood ahead of the ceremony

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a large bonfire lit after nightfall on January 30

The sacred route

Living ritual

attendance by provincial officials alongside the Zoroastrian congregation

The local code

Living ritual

the shared Houshang fire-discovery legend common to Sadeh nationwide

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

For Kerman Sadeh Festival, plan transport around the exact Kerman venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Warm winter clothing for an outdoor evening ceremony, since late January nights in Kerman are cold.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For Kerman Sadeh Festival, stay near the part of Kerman you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["fa"] · IRR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map30.28 N, 57.08 EOpen in Google Maps

Kerman, Kerman, Iran

Nearest airportKER — Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani
TransportFor Kerman Sadeh Festival, plan transport around the exact Kerman venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Kerman Sadeh Festival, stay near the part of Kerman you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Kerman via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Kerman, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearWarm winter clothing for an outdoor evening ceremony, since late January nights in Kerman are cold.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Iran and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kerman Sadeh Festival?

Kerman Sadeh Festival is listed for January · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kerman Sadeh Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Kerman, Iran. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kerman, Kerman, Iran

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

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Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually January
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