Farvardingan festival in Iran
Farvardingan festival in Iran, or Furudog on April 8th, is the remembrance day for the Fravahars and the souls of the departed
From the morning of the 19th of Farvardin, Zoroastrians from different neighborhoods and villages head to the graves of their dear ones and recite Avesta for the fravahars to welcome them and that they may take their departure after the due offerings have been properly made and accepted 
Tablecloths (Sofreh) are stretched for the loved ones to pay respects and homage in special rooms alloc
ated for this purpose. Feeling the absence of their loved ones, the families pray for the happiness of their departed soul and bring flowers , fruits and sukur with themselves
Thousands of Zoroastrians in Iran participate in this ceremony. Farvardingan ceremony is held in cities like:Yazd, Taft, Shiraz, Esfahan, Ahvaz, Tehran etc
Zoroastrians on this day go to the cemetery and revere their departed, Pray to Ahuramazda, recite Avesta, listen to speeches given by Mobed, bake and cook local breads and foods which are served in traditional ceremonies