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Nowruz (Persian: نوروز) is the Iranian or Persian New Year celebrated by various ethnic groups worldwide. It is a festival based on the spring equinox, which marks the first day of the new year in the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar, usually falling on or around March 21 in the Gregorian calendar¹. Here are some key points about Nowruz:

1. Origins and Traditions:
   • Nowruz has its roots in the ancient Iranian religion of Zoroastrianism and is deeply ingrained in the traditions of the Iranian peoples.
   • Over the past 3,000 years, Nowruz has been celebrated by diverse communities across Western Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Black Sea Basin, the Balkans, and South Asia.
   • While it is now largely a secular holiday enjoyed by people of various faiths, it remains a holy day for Zoroastrians, Baháʼís, and some Muslim communities¹.
2. Significance and Timing:
   • Nowruz marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
   • On this day, the Sun crosses the celestial equator, equalizing night and day. The moment of the vernal equinox is calculated precisely each year.
   • Traditional customs during Nowruz include fire and water rituals, gift exchanges, reciting poetry, and the arrangement of a haft-sin display (a table with symbolic items) in Iran¹.
3. Global Celebration:
   • Nowruz is celebrated by various countries and regions, including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
   • UNESCO recognizes Nowruz as an Intangible Cultural Heritage and promotes its cultural and peace values¹².
4. Duration:
   • The celebrations last for 13 days, providing an opportunity for reflection on the past and setting intentions for the future³.

Nowruz is a vibrant and joyous occasion that celebrates renewal, nature, and the arrival of spring. 

During this event we’ll cover

• Norouz Party
• Music
• Game
• Reunion

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