US EditionHappy Nowruz 2025: Top 70+ wishes, quotes, messages and images to mark the arrival of spring with Persian New Year
- Nowruz, meaning 'New Day' in Farsi, is celebrated by over 300 million people globally, marking the Iranian New Year, which has roots in Zoroastrianism and began over 3,000 years ago.
- The festival occurs on the vernal equinox, which for 2025 falls on March 20 at 5:01 a.m. ET, symbolizing the arrival of spring and lasting for 13 days.
- Celebrations include dancing, food, and the Haft-Seen table, with items starting with 'S', and are observed in various countries, including Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and regions in Central Asia.
- Government support for Nowruz exists in places like Iran, despite historical attempts to ban it as 'pagan'.
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Detroit Free PressNowruz 2025: What to know about the Persian New Year and the first day of spring
Nowruz is celebrated by millions around the world and lasts for around two weeks.
Happy Nowruz 2025: Top 70+ wishes, quotes, messages and images to mark the arrival of spring with Persian New Year
Happy Nowruz 2025: Nowruz, the Persian New Year, marks the arrival of spring and symbolises renewal and rebirth. This year, Nowruz, is being celebrated on March 20.
Which MENA countries celebrate Nowruz?
Nowruz, literally meaning "New Day" in Farsi, is celebrated by over 300 million people around the world. The festival, marking the Iranian new year, began over 3,000 years ago and has its roots in the ancient Iranian religion of Zoroastrianism that predates Islam and Christianity. Nowruz is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually falls between March 19-22. To Zoroastrians, it represents the emergence of spring, …
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