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Persian Festival of Fire events
Chaharshanbe Suri events
Chaharshanbe Suri, the Persian Festival of Fire, is celebrated on the evening before the last Wednesday of the year — Tuesday, March 16, 2027.
People jump over small bonfires singing “zardi-ye man az to, sorkhi-ye to az man” — give me your warmth, take my sickness — to start the new year fresh. Across California, community festivals, parties and concerts mark the night.
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Frequently asked
When is Chaharshanbe Suri 2027?+
On the evening of Tuesday, March 16, 2027 — the night before the last Wednesday before Nowruz.
Is Chaharshanbe Suri family-friendly?+
Community fire-jumping festivals usually are; evening parties are often 21+. Check the age requirement on each event page.
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