The Feast of Saint Vartan is observed on February 12 and is celebrated in Armenia. This holiday honors Saint Vartan, an Armenian military leader who led his forces during the Battle of Avarayr, where he was martyred while defending the right of Armenians to practice Christianity against the Sasanian Empire's attempts to convert them to Zoroastrianism. Although it is an important holiday, it is not a public holiday, meaning that for most people, it remains a normal working day. The battle is significant in Armenian history as it symbolizes the defense of the Christian faith, and Saint Vartan is regarded as a national hero, with statues of him found throughout Yerevan. The feast typically involves religious observances and commemorations of his legacy.