Yazd Mehregan Festival

جشن مهرگان یزد

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MusicYazd
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsMehregan's ceremonial sofreh table directly
Language["fa"]Currency: IRR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Yazd Mehregan Festival in Yazd

Mehregan, the Zoroastrian autumn equinox festival honoring Mithra, survives most prominently in Yazd, where fire-temple hymns, an autumn sofreh table set with seasonal fruit and incense, and, in some villages, a Mehr-dedicated sheep sacrifice mark a celebration once ranked second in importance only to Nowruz.

Mehregan falls at the start of the Persian month of Mehr, on or near the autumn equinox, honoring the ancient Zoroastrian deity Mithra, associated with friendship, covenant, and light, in a celebration that under the Achaemenid and Sasanian empires ranked second in importance only to Nowruz.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Mehregan's ceremonial sofreh table directly parallels the Nowruz haft-sin spread but is built entirely around autumn symbolism, seasonal fruit, sweets, and incense honoring Mithra, giving Yazd's Zoroastrian households a distinct second high table-setting tradition exactly six months apart from their spring one

02

The mystery stays covered

The holiday's older political dimension, once tied to provincial tax collection and tribute under the Achaemenid and Sasanian empires, has disappeared entirely, leaving only its religious and household observances intact today

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Fire-temple hymn recitation and prayer

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a ceremonial autumn sofreh table with fruit

The sacred route

Living ritual

and incense

The local code

Living ritual

sheep sacrifice dedicated to Mehr in some Yazd-area villages

Tradition 5

Living ritual

historical association with provincial tribute and tax ceremonies

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

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

What to wear

Modest clothing appropriate for fire-temple visits, and comfortable layers for cool early-autumn Yazd weather.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For Yazd Mehregan Festival, stay near the part of Yazd 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 map31.90 N, 54.37 EOpen in Google Maps

Yazd, Yazd, Iran

Nearest airportAZD — Shahid Sadooghi
TransportFor Yazd Mehregan Festival, plan transport around the exact Yazd venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Yazd Mehregan Festival, stay near the part of Yazd you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Yazd Mehregan Festival?

Yazd Mehregan Festival is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Yazd Mehregan Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Yazd, Yazd, 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 October
Source statusOfficial source linked
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