What’s New for Nowruz 2025 and How to Join the Festivities

Nowruz 2025: Celebrating a New Day with Ancient Roots What’s New for Nowruz 2025 and How to Join the Festivities ๐
What is Nowruz? Nowruz (also spelled as Norooz ) means “New Day” in Persian and marks the arrival of spring and the start of the Persian calendar year . This ancient celebration has been around for over 3,000 years , rooted in Zoroastrian traditions and still vibrant today across many cultures and countries. Unlike Western New Year, Nowruz is tied to nature. It begins at the exact moment of the vernal equinox , when day and night are equal, usually on March 20th or 21st . This symbolizes rebirth, balance, and the triumph of light over darkness — both in the sky and within us. ๐️ The Historical Significance of Nowruz Nowruz is believed to have originated during the reign of the Achaemenid Empire (550–330 BCE) in ancient Persia. Even before that, it had spiritual roots in Zoroastrianism , the world’s oldest monotheistic religion. Zoroastrians viewed Nowruz as a s...