International Day of Nowruz

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2023 Date	21 March 2023
2024 Date	21 March 2024

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International Day of Nowruz in 2023

Tuesday, 21 Mar

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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.

Top Tweets for International Day of Nowruz -

Updated 05:06

Happy Nowruz (new day) to you all 🥳 We celebrate the first day of spring (spring equinox) as a symbol of rebirth and new beginnings. Here is to another turn around the sun, cheers to all earthlings 🙌🤩 https://t.co/aTBagwyGuD
— Farzin Farzam (@AnFarzin) March 20, 2022

On the occasion of Nowruz 1401, a ceremony was held at the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hyderabad with the cooperation of the Iranian Association of Deccan and the presence of Iranians living in Hyderabad. #Nowruz #nowruz140 https://t.co/765OKUdEKe
— Iran Consulate - Hyderabad (@IraninHyderabad) March 22, 2022

#Nowruz Mubarak to all celebrating out there. Celebrated as International Nowruz day which means 'New day' marks the beginning of spring. One this day we pray for peace & prosperity in this time of war & uncertainty. 🤲 https://t.co/HLzxWHX6SM
— Sherine Fatima Balti (@SherineBalti) March 21, 2022

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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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.