It is common to set up a sofreh with traditional items and spend time around it with family. It is said that long ago the king would give away his summer clothes and replace them with fall clothing and often people carry a tradition of buying something new to wear. Fall fruits are in abundance to represent fall harvest and often sharbat or pomegranate juice is taken with one another. Depending on the area, some communities celebrate Mehregan with great fanfare including festival like celebrations. Other traditions include applying sormeh-dan eyeliner, praying, throwing seeds in celebration and offering gift of charity to those who are less fortunate.
