The festivities would normally go on for three days. Food prepared from slaughtered lamb and ash-e khairat soup are distributed amongst the less fortunate. Today, Sadeh is mainly celebrated on 10th of Bahman. The fires are not lit outside and all activities take place inside the shrines. However many Iranians are becoming more familiar with the occasion and there are gatherings and celebrations outside Iran.
Fires are lit and people surround themselves with music and dancing.
The occasion for the majority of Iranians has no religious significance and no specific rituals are involved other than torching bon fires at sunset and having a merry time.