As a symbol of motherhood, Sepandarmazgan was a feast to honor women and the concept of fertility. According to the custom, all women put on a pedestal and men offered them gifts to demonstrate their respect. During that day, all should listen and obey women, the sole sovereign rulers. Thus this day is an eternal manifestation of love and respect toward women. The 11th-century historian Gardizi tells us that sometimes called “Mard-Giran”, literally “possessing men”

Besides this main ritual dedicated to women, the great Persian scholar Al-Biruni recalls that people ate grapes and pomegranate seeds on this day. For long, the 5th day of Spandarmad was the day of “Jashn-e Barzegaran”, the Farmers’ Festival. Planting trees worshipped The earth goddess Sepandarmazwas with the hope that she consents to bring good harvests.