International Day of Nowruz

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2021 Date	March 21, 2021
2022 Date	March 21, 2022

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International Day of Nowruz in 2021

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International Day of Nowruz History

International Day of Nowruz is a celebration of spring and the new year. It recognizes that this time is one for rebirth and renewal as it occurs during the moment when the Sun moves into Aries at the time of the Spring Equinox. This day has been celebrated for thousands of years and is deeply rooted in traditions of Zoroastrianism.

International Day of Nowruz is believed to have been celebrated since 247 BC however it was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010. It is celebrated annually around March 20th.

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Last night, many communities across Canada and around the world celebrated Nowruz - but a bit differently than normal. We’ll get through this tough time though, and then we’ll all be able to celebrate together. Until then, stay home and stay safe - and have a happy New Year. https://t.co/9zzV7qyBHv
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 20, 2020

This is the achievement of mullahs for Iranians just about to celebrate Nowruz. Mullahs do whatever & of course any devil act to achieve their ominous purposes any time!easing the sanctions just let them be more courageous to do so! #NoCash2Mullahs #DoNotEaseSanctions https://t.co/bFRMfOKtWl
— Chaser (@paparazzi000) March 21, 2020

wishing u a happy and healthy nowruz/spring equinox. hope you are always in bloom 🌸🌷🌸🌷 https://t.co/AgqbuuHiPm
— almas (@yohjistan) March 20, 2020

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International Day of Nowruz Facts

International Day of Nowruz is celebrated by many countries in western, central, and southern Asia. These include Afghanistan, Georgia, Albania, Iran, Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Tajikestan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Kyrgyzstan.
The oldest records of Nowruz go back to 247 B.C during the Arsacid/Parthian times.
One tradition during Nowruz is to pay short house visits to family, friends, and neighbors.

International Day of Nowruz Top Events and Things to Do

Visit friends, families, and neighbors. It is a popular custom to pay one another a short visit. Be sure to prepare pastries and tea for your own visitors.
Give your family members gifts. On the first day of Nowruz, family members gather around the Haft Seen table and await the exact moment of spring. Once it arrivesm, everyone exchanges gifts.
Enjoy a picnic. On the last day of Nowruz it is custom to go outdoors and have picnics and parties as a way to avoid bad luck.
Watch the documentary A Splash of Nowruz (2014) to see how some people celebrate International Day of Nowruz.