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...llowers. [[Bahram II]] was, like his father, amenable to the wishes of the Zoroastrian priesthood.<ref>{{harvnb|Zarinkoob|1999|p=197}}</ref><ref>{{harvnb|Frye|196 ...e the [[peasant]]s and the poor. He was also an adherent of the mainstream Zoroastrian religion, diversions from which had cost Kavadh I his throne and freedom. H

...ng [[Zoroastrianism in Azerbaijan|history in Azerbaijan]] and the [[Nowruz|Zoroastrian New Year]] (Nowruz) continues to be the main holiday in the city as well as Festivals include the Baku International Film Festival, [[Baku International Jazz Fes