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Celebrate Persian New Year with music, choirs, dances, art exhibits, and kids’ activities during Nowruz

Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year, is a holiday marking the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Iranian calendar12. The term “Nowruz” translates to “new day” in English12.

Originating more than 3,000 years ago, this 13-day festival symbolizes renewal and harmony with nature1. It begins at the exact moment of the Northern Hemisphere’s vernal equinox, typically between March 19 and 221. This secular event is recognized by UNESCO, and the United Nations designated March 21 as the International Day of Nowruz1.

Nowruz festivities are celebrated in countries with significant Persian cultural influence, including Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, and Kazakhstan1. The celebrations include spring cleaning, gift exchanges, family gatherings, buying new clothes, and more1.

One common pre-festival ritual involves leaping over fire and streams to cleanse the past year’s negativity1. Another notable Iranian tradition is the gathering of families around the ceremonial Haft-Sin table, which displays seven items beginning with the Persian letter “sin,” each holding special symbolism

Countries and regions with significant Persian culture and influence include:

Iran: The heart of the Persian Empire, where Persian (Farsi) is the official language1.
Afghanistan: Persian (Dari) is one of the official languages1.
Tajikistan: Persian (Tajik) is the official language1.
Uzbekistan: There are significant numbers of Persian speakers1.
Pakistan: Persian has had a historical influence, especially on the Urdu language1.
India: Persian has influenced several languages and was historically used as a lingua franca1.
Turkey: There are communities where Persian is spoken, and the culture has been influenced by Persian traditions1.
Iraq: There are communities where Persian is spoken1