Gatha: Ahunavaiti, day 1 of the 13th Zoroastrian month. This day marks the beginning of the Ahunavaiti Gatha in the Zoroastrian calendar, recognized as the first of the five Gathas with a significant role in religious observances. The Ahunavaiti Gatha consists of hymns attributed to Zarathustra, and on this day, Zoroastrians recite and reflect on these verses. Within Zoroastrian tradition, the Ahunavaiti Gatha is regarded as the initial section of the Gathas and holds a special place in rituals and prayers. The day provides an opportunity to revisit the teachings of Zarathustra and to emphasize the ethical and spiritual values expressed in the Gathic hymns.
