Mehregan

Mehregan is the Persian Festival of Autumn, honoring Mehr, the goddess of light, friendship, love and kindness. A reminder of Zoroastrianism’s “good words, good deeds and good thoughts,” the festival also celebrates the fall harvest. It takes place on the 10th of the month of Mehr, usually in October.

On the occasion, believers set up a table with the Khordeh Avesta (a book of prayers), a mirror, and a sormeh dan (container of kohl eyeliner). The table also holds flowers, vegetables and fruits, rosewater, sweets, nuts, and incense. At lunchtime, family members stand in front of the mirror to pray. After drinking sherbet, everyone rubs kohl around their eyes as a good omen. They embrace and toss herbs and seeds over each other’s heads. In the evening, celebrants recite prayers, light bonfires and fireworks, and enjoy a feast.

Sourced from https://theguibordcenter.org/zoroastrian-holy-days-and-observances/