Summer · Month 6 of 12

Shahrivar

/shah-ree-VAR/

شهریور

From Shahrewar — "Desirable Dominion", the ideal kingdom of God

Shahrivar comes from Khshathra Vairya — "Desirable Dominion" — the Zoroastrian ideal of a just and perfect kingdom. It is the last month of summer, when the harvest of early crops begins and the quality of light turns golden and profound. Grapes hang heavy. The year begins to turn.

Celebrations in Shahrivar

Shahrivar 4Shahrivar FestivalCelebration of Shahrivar — Kshathra Vairya, the spirit of desirable dominion. Honours the power of righteous authority.

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→