Shast-Sheshi of Jarquyeh

Meaning and cultural context

Habib Borjian’s study examines Shast-Sheshi in Sian, Jarquyeh, and its relationship to Khordadgan. Identify the place, field evidence and scholarly interpretation clearly. A local study does not describe all Iranian water traditions.

Sources for the background appear below.

Traditions and symbols

Distinguish calendar names, historical accounts and present-day practice. A local custom does not represent all Iranians.

Date and calendar

Check the local calendar, season and community tradition; no nationwide date is assumed.

A practical plan for our group

Our suggestion: a short sourced introduction, optional family memories and an art activity for children. This is a present-day idea, not a claim about an ancient custom.

Present a map, the study’s title and a short explanation of its research question. Discuss the evidence behind its conclusions. No local ceremony needs reenacting; the aim is to understand how living culture is studied.

These are contemporary Dorehami suggestions, not confirmed events or claims of ancient practices.

For children and the next generation

Researchers learn about customs by asking questions and examining evidence.

For younger children, one image and one question are enough. Teenagers can check a word or claim against a source. When explaining in another language, simplify the wording without hiding uncertainty.

Common questions

Sources and further reading

• Iranian Studies — Shast-Sheshi

Content reviewed: 19 October 2026

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