Nowruz is the first day of Farvardin, the first month of the Iranian solar calendar, which is the official calendar in use in Iran, and formerly in Afghanistan. The United Nations officially recognized the "International Day of Nowruz" with the adoption of Resolution 64/253 by the United Nations General Assembly in February 2010. [54][55]

To say ‘Happy New Year nowruz’ in Farsi, the phrase is “سال نو مبارک” (Sal-e no mobarak) نوروز مبارک Noroz mobarak. This phrase is a direct translation but carries with it a weight of cultural heritage and tradition.

Mar 19, 2024 · Nowruz is a holiday marking the Persian New Year and the first day of spring. Originating more than 3,000 years ago, the 13-day festival symbolizes renewal and harmony with nature. It...

Mar 13, 2025 · Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year, is one of the most ancient and widely celebrated festivals in the world. This vibrant and joyful occasion marks the beginning of spring and the renewal of life.

Mar 13, 2025 · Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is a 3,000-year-old celebration of spring, rooted in the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism. It begins on the first day of the Iranian calendar, usually on or around ...

Apr 5, 2025 · Nowruz, meaning “new day” in Persian (or Fārsī), occurs on the spring equinox, which is the first day of the month of Farvardīn on the Iranian calendar. The holiday usually falls on March 21 on the Gregorian calendar. The United Nations has declared March 21 as International Nowruz Day.

Mar 21, 2023 · Nowruz – No-Ruz or Farsi for “new day” – is an ancient festival celebrating the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

Jan 24, 2025 · Nowruz, meaning "new day" in Persian, is a vibrant celebration that marks the beginning of spring and the start of a new year in the Persian calendar. Celebrated by millions around the world, Nowruz is more than just a date on the calendar; it symbolizes renewal, rebirth, and the hopes for prosperity in the coming year.

Nowruz, a festival with over 3,000 years of history, brings communities together across the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia, and the global diaspora. Meaning “New Day” in Persian, it marks the arrival of spring and symbolizes renewal.

Mar 19, 2024 · Here’s what to know about when, how, and by whom Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year, is celebrated—as well as how it began about 3,000 years ago.