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What it isTiregan (تیرگان) is an ancient Iranian festival celebrated annually on the 13th of Tir, falling around July 2&ndash;4 on the Gregorian calendar. Wikipedia It is one of the three most widely celebrated feasts of ancient Iran, alongside Mihragan and Nowruz, and is even mentioned in the Talmud.&nbsp;The Legend of ArashThe festival centers on the legend of Arash, the best archer in the Persian army, who was chosen to settle a land dispute between Persia and Turan. He climbed to the peak of Mount Damavand and shot his arrow eastward. it flew from dawn until noon and landed on the banks of the Jeyhun (Oxus) River, marking the border between the two kingdoms. As soon as the dispute was settled, rain poured down on both lands, ending an eight-year drought. Tehran TimesHow it&#39;s celebratedPeople celebrate by splashing water, dancing, reciting poetry, and serving traditional foods like spinach soup and sholezard. Children tie rainbow-colored bands on their wrists, wear them for ten days, then throw them into a stream.&nbsp; It&#39;s a beautiful festival with deep roots in Persian mythology, nature, and community, a wonderful cause to support! Every contribution matters&mdash;from covering permits and safety to hosting live performances and family activities. Together, we create a welcoming space where Iranian professionals, families, and friends can connect, celebrate, and pass these traditions to the next generation.

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What it isTiregan (تیرگان) is an ancient Iranian festival celebrated annually on the 13th of Tir, falling around July 2–4 on the Gregorian calendar. Wikipedia It is one of the three most widely celebrated feasts of ancient Iran, alongside Mihragan and Nowruz, and is even mentioned in the Talmud. The Legend of ArashThe festival centers on the legend of Arash, the best archer in the Persian army, who was chosen to settle a land dispute between Persia and Turan. He climbed to the peak of Mount Damavand and shot his arrow eastward. it flew from dawn until noon and landed on the banks of the Jeyhun (Oxus) River, marking the border between the two kingdoms. As soon as the dispute was settled, rain poured down on both lands, ending an eight-year drought. Tehran TimesHow it's celebratedPeople celebrate by splashing water, dancing, reciting poetry, and serving traditional foods like spinach soup and sholezard. Children tie rainbow-colored bands on their wrists, wear them for ten days, then throw them into a stream.  It's a beautiful festival with deep roots in Persian mythology, nature, and community, a wonderful cause to support! Every contribution matters—from covering permits and safety to hosting live performances and family activities. Together, we create a welcoming space where Iranian professionals, families, and friends can connect, celebrate, and pass these traditions to the next generation.

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