Gahambar Maidyarem is the fifth of six Gahambars, the five-day seasonal festivals of the Zoroastrian calendar, and it is connected to midwinter and the creation of animals. Communities gather for prayer services (jashans) and shared meals, with an emphasis on sharing food across the whole community. On the Fasli calendar it runs December 31 through January 4, while communities that follow the Shahenshahi or Kadmi calendars observe it at a different time of year.