Maidhyairya

Zoroastrianism

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Maidhyairya is one of the six Gahanbar festivals in Zoroastrianism, a monotheistic religion originating in ancient Persia. The Gahanbars celebrate the seasons and possibly the six stages of creation. Maidhyairya specifically marks Midwinter and occurs during the month of Dīn, 75 days after the Maidhyāirya festival. These festivals are observed by Parsis and involve liturgical rites and a solemn feast. Zoroastrianism is considered one of the world's oldest monotheistic religions and is believed to have influenced Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.12

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…of Mitrā; 80 days later, Maidhyāirya (Midwinter), in the month of Dīn; and 75 days later, in the last five intercalary or Gatha days of the year, Hamaspathmaēdaya (a festival for the dead).
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…of Mitrā; 80 days later, Maidhyāirya (Midwinter), in the month of Dīn; and 75 days later, in the last five intercalary or Gatha days of the year, Hamaspathmaēdaya (a festival for the dead).
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