TEHRAN - The time-honored Tirgan Festival has been joyfully celebrated in the Farahan region of Markazi province, with residents and officials participating in traditional and cultural activities.

A local official in charge of cultural heritage announced that the national Tirgan Festival was celebrated on Friday with the participation of enthusiasts.

Mahmoud Moradi-Naraqi added that the people of Farahan, along with residents from neighboring villages and towns, gathered near the shrine of Ahmad ibn Ali (AS) in the historical village of Zolfabad.

They expressed their gratitude for God’s blessings during the wheat harvest season and the start of summer through various cultural, artistic, and entertaining activities, according to the official.

He highlighted that this traditional ceremony is one of the significant rituals of ancient Iranians, symbolizing gratitude, agricultural prosperity, and the preservation of the value of water.

“The Tirgan Festival has been registered as a national and spiritual heritage since 2010,” Moradi-Naraqi outlined. “celebrated annually in Farahan.”

The celebration included traditional ceremonies such as the “Koozeh Fortune Telling” and “Tir and Wind Bracelet” rituals, honoring top farmers, hosting a handicrafts exhibition and agricultural tools market, performing traditional music and local games, paying tribute to cultural veterans, and unveiling a book.

The Tirgan Festival, an ancient Iranian celebration, originates from pre-Islamic times and holds significant cultural and historical importance. It is typically observed on the first month of summer, marking the end of the harvest season. The festival is deeply rooted in Iranian mythology and folklore.

Tirgan is celebrated to give thanks for abundant crops, particularly wheat, and to pray for rain and prosperity in the coming year.

The festival’s rituals often include outdoor gatherings, feasting, and traditional performances.

Over time, Tirgan has evolved into a cultural event that fosters community unity and pride in Iranian heritage. Today, Tirgan continues to be cherished as a time-honored occasion that reinforces cultural values and celebrates the cyclical rhythms of nature.

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