Iran Calls Off Mehregan Celebrations Due To Pandemic

Iran Calls Off Mehregan Celebrations Due To Pandemic

ByPT Reporter

Almost all Mehregan celebrations have been canceled across Iran due to the coronavirus pandemic. The most notable was the congregational celebration scheduled to take place in Ardakan, Yazd province, on 1st October, 2020. Mehregan, which falls on the 196th day of the Iranian calendar (usually equals 2nd October in the Gregorian calendar) is a traditional…

Atashgah: The Hillside Agiary In Isfahan, Tehran

Atashgah: The Hillside Agiary In Isfahan, Tehran

ByPT Reporter

Iran, the home of ancient Zoroastrian sites, still retains otherworldly charm in many of its structures. One such is the ‘Atashgah’ – an ancient fire temple in Isfahan Province, located between the city of Isfahan and Najaf-Abad. Currently, the remains of the ruined temple on the top of a rocky mountain draw the attention of…