Nowruz

1.     The Persian word ‘Nowruz’ means ‘new day’.

2.    That’s what the Iranian New Year is called.

3.   This ancient celebration that began in Persia is still celebrated in the current age.

4.   Good things are to be initiated on this day.

5.   This festival coincides with Spring Equinox when there’s an equal amount of daylight and darkness.

6.   In the southern hemisphere, it is meanwhile Autumn Equinox.

7.   It usually coincides with 21 March.

8.   It’s the first day of the Persian calendar.

9.   This festival ushers off with spring cleaning.

10.                      People decorate homes, wear brand new clothes and feast on delicious traditional dishes.

 

Happy Nowruz!

 

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