نوروز — جشن ۳٬۰۰۰ ساله سال نوی ایرانی
Nowruz (نوروز, 'New Day') is the Persian New Year, celebrated on the spring equinox (around March 20-21). With over 3,000 years of continuous celebration, Nowruz is one of humanity's oldest festivals, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
The celebrations include Chaharshanbe Suri (Fire Festival) on the last Tuesday before Nowruz, when people jump over bonfires chanting 'give me your redness, take my paleness.' The Haft-Sin table features seven symbolic items beginning with the letter 'S' in Persian. Sizdah Bedar on the 13th day marks the end of celebrations with outdoor picnics.
Today, Nowruz is celebrated by over 300 million people across Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kurdish regions, Central Asia, and the global diaspora. It represents the triumph of light over darkness, renewal over decay — values that resonate deeply with the Iranian freedom movement.
Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox, usually March 20 or 21. The celebrations last 13 days, ending with Sizdah Bedar (Nature Day).
The Haft-Sin is a traditional Nowruz table setting featuring seven items beginning with the Persian letter 'S': sabzeh (sprouts), samanu (pudding), senjed (dried fruit), sir (garlic), sib (apple), somaq (sumac), and serkeh (vinegar).