Winter · Month 11 of 12
Bahman
/bah-MAAN/
بهمن
From Vohu Manah — "Good Mind" or "Good Thought" in Avestan
Bahman comes from Vohu Manah — "Good Mind" — the first and greatest of the Zoroastrian Amesha Spentas, the divine emanations of Ahura Mazda. It is a month for reflection, for good thinking, for the kind of wisdom that only winter quiet allows. The Bahman festival on the second day of the month is one of the oldest Iranian celebrations.
Celebrations in Bahman
- Bahman 2Bahman FestivalAncient festival of Bahman — Vohu Manah, the spirit of Good Mind. A day for reflection, wisdom, and care for animals.
- Bahman 10SadehOne of the grandest ancient Persian celebrations. Lit bonfires at nightfall mark 50 days before Nowruz. The word Sadeh means hundred — 100 days and nights from winter's cold.
Omar Khayyam · Rubaiyat
The mathematician who built this calendar also wrote some of the most beautiful poetry in human history. Read today's verse.
Today's verse by Khayyam→