Maidyoshahem Gahambar (Day 3/5), Tir 13. This gahambar is one of the six major Zoroastrian seasonal festivals, observed to mark the harvest period and the middle of the year. Maidyoshahem means "mid-summer" and the festival lasts for five days in the Zoroastrian calendar. It is celebrated with traditional rituals and family gatherings, expressing gratitude for the gifts of nature. On the third day of this gahambar, Zoroastrians hold special ceremonies and share traditional foods, emphasizing social cooperation and community solidarity. The occasion continues to hold significant cultural value for Zoroastrians and is observed in various Zoroastrian communities in Iran and abroad.
