International Day of Nowruz

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2023 Date	March 21, 2023
2024 Date	March 21, 2024

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International Day of Nowruz in 2023

Tuesday, Mar 21

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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. It was officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly in 2010. It is celebrated annually around March 20th.

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Updated 05:52

To everyone celebrating Nowruz: Har Ruz etan Nowruz, Nowruz etan Pyrouz! I hope you and your loved ones enjoy today’s festivities. And as you look back on the past year and look ahead to new beginnings, I’m wishing you joy and good health. https://t.co/Fwl4fAXbFk https://t.co/i44XNHTyTe
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 20, 2023

Nowruz celebrations often bring whole communities together – and today’s celebration in Aurora was no exception. To everyone who made it out: Happy Nowruz! Here’s to good health, happiness, and prosperity in the year ahead. https://t.co/92EV9Maxyq
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) March 19, 2023

One day after returning from Toronto, the PM is again landing at YYZ, this time for Nowruz celebrations in York Region. This comes a day after the RCAF opted to fly the PM's challenger 10 minutes from YYZ to Kitchener instead of driving him an hour down the 401 back to Toronto. https://t.co/HtVWrVwUAS
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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, Tajikistan, 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.

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Updated 05:52 Celebrating spring equinox with Nowruz, a Celtic tradition and other festivals | CBC News

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Celebrating Nowruz with Chef Bardia Ilbeiggi

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Iranians share hopes for Woman Life Freedom movement at Nowruz celebration | CBC News

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Statement by Minister Hussen on Nowruz

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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.