Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year, is a traditional festival celebrated by millions of people around the world, particularly in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and other countries with Persian and Central Asian cultural heritage. The festival usually falls on the vernal equinox, which occurs on or around March 21st, and marks the beginning of the spring season.
The word "Nowruz" is a combination of two Persian words, "now" meaning new and "ruz" meaning day. The festival represents the renewal of nature and the start of a new year, and is celebrated with various cultural and religious rituals and festivities that can last up to 13 days.
One of the most important traditions of Nowruz is the preparation of the Haft-Seen table, a symbolic display of seven items whose names begin with the Persian letter "seen" (pronounced "sin"). These items typically include Sabzeh (sprouts or grass), Samanu (sweet pudding), Senjed (dried fruit), Seer (garlic), Seeb (apple), Somagh (sumac), and Serkeh (vinegar), each of which symbolizes a particular aspect of life, such as health, fertility, wealth, and happiness.
Nowruz is more than just a cultural celebration, as it also holds significant spiritual and historical importance. It has been celebrated for over 3,000 years and is deeply rooted in Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest religions in the world. Nowruz was recognized as an official UN observance in 2010, highlighting its global significance and the need to preserve and promote its cultural and historical traditions. #Nowruz
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