03/19/2025
Nowruz Mobarak (Happy Nowruz)
Millions celebrate Nowruz, or Norooz, the New Year worldwide each year. This celebration marks the transition from winter to spring during the vernal equinox. In 2025, Nowruz will occur on Thursday, March 20.
Nowruz, dating back to the 6th century BCE, marks the new year and the arrival of spring, symbolizing nature's renewal. It carries spiritual significance, representing the triumph of good over evil and joy over despair.
A central element of Nowruz involves setting a table decorated with items representing purity, light, abundance, happiness, and fertility for the year ahead.
On Nowruz, it is customary for people to enjoy festive meals, visit relatives and friends, and exchange gifts. The celebration is also filled with cultural activities that blend common customs with local traditions, such as reading poetry, playing music, outdoor festivals, and street performances.