Modern Practices
Traditionally, pilgrims would spend three days at pirs before departing; however, in modern times this practice has declined. The only exception to this is in Pir-e Sabz, where it is still common for worshippers to remain near the site from June 15 to 18, the traditional dates of pilgrimage. In Vancouver, the Zoroastrian community annually gathers in a specific spot in the mountains on June 13 and practices the rituals and traditions that they would be enacting were they able to travel to Pir-e Sabz itself. This community has observed the pilgrimage days in this manner since 1999.
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