Sadé festival (in Persian: (جشن سده)is an ancient Iranian tradition celebrated 50 days (Jan
30th) before Nowruz (Iranian New year). Sadeh in Persian means “hundred” and refers
to one hundred days and nights past the end of summer (or the beginning of long-winter
known to start at the end of summer in ancient Iran). Sadeh is a mid winter festival that
was celebrated with grandeur and magnificence. It was a festivity to honor fire and to
defeat the forces of darkness.