Persian New Year

2023 - 3 - 21

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Persian New Year 2023: How to Celebrate Nowruz & Springtime (StyleCaster)

Spring carries the energy of something new; something fresh, filled with potential and eager to grow. Besides the scent of blooming hyacinths and the extra ...

They have all been [arrested by Iranian authorities](https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/clarissajanlim/iranian-girls-tiktok-dance-selena-gomez-rema-song-detained). However, each of these items must all begin with the letter “S” in Farsi (the Persian language). To those who want to deprive Iranians of their humanity, know this: We aren’t going anywhere. [illegal to sing and dance in public](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-44777677). According to Iran Human Rights (IHR NGO), there have been That’s why celebrating Nowruz more loudly and proudly than ever can be a revolutionary stance. While we fight for our human rights, we can’t forget the very thing that makes us human. Although Nowruz is associated with being “Persian” and Iranian, this holiday can be celebrated by literally anyone, so please take this as a personal invitation to partake in the energizing and optimistic festivities. This holiday—also known as “Nowruz”—is a celebration of love, fertility and spiritual renewal that spreads the message of hope far and wide. Nowruz is also considered a public holiday and heavily celebrated in Afghanistan, Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kurdistan, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Bayan-Ölgii, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and certain parts of Russia. Winter was long and hard—especially in Iran—but the promise of spring is enough to keep us going. Spring carries the energy of something new; something fresh, filled with potential and eager to grow.

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Happy Nowrooz, Persian new year 2023 (Helsinki Times)

Nowrooz is the most important holiday in Persian culture, and it marks the beginning of the new year. This ancient holiday has been celebrated for over 3000 ...

Nowrooz is a cherished holiday in Persian culture, and it is a time for renewal, reflection, and celebration. Haft Sin is a traditional table setting that is a centerpiece of the Persian New Year (Nowrooz) celebration. In recent times, some people have added additional items to the Haft Sin that start with the Persian letter "sin," such as a goldfish (سیماها) for life or a clock (ساعت) for time. The centerpiece of the Nowrooz celebration is the Haft Sin, which is a table set with seven symbolic items that begin with the Persian letter "sin." Each family adds their own personal touches to the Haft Sin, and it is a source of pride and joy for all. Nowrooz is a time of renewal, rejuvenation, and reflection.

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A Persian New Year feast must have kuku sabzi (SBS)

Iranian chef Mahshid Babzartabi explains that on the first night of festivities, "almost everyone, all over the country, has rice mixed with well-chopped herbs, ...

"It needs a good amount of oil to fry both sides, but it's also possible to just spray the pan with oil and leave it in the oven," Babzartabi says. It is a light and cooling dish and we believe it keeps your blood pressure down, and helps you to feel sleepy so that you can get a good rest. If you are cooking kuku sabzi for the first time, Babzartabi advises keeping the heat on low so that the omelette doesn't burn. "In some states, they add extra flavour like well-chopped lettuce, which makes kuku sabzi fluffier and tender," she says. The festive dish is loved across the country for its fragrant, herby aroma and ease of preparation. There is no shortage of kuku sabzi on the table in Iranian households during Persian New Year, known as Nowruz.

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Asia Society Texas Celebrates the Persian New Year With Nowruz ... (Asia Society)

Over four days of Spring Break, free daytime activities and an evening celebration showcased the diverse traditions of Nowruz, the Persian New Year ...

Spring Break: Nowruz at Asia Society Texas was presented in partnership with the Zoroastrian Association of Houston, with additional support from Earth Stone & Colours and the Society of Iranian American Women for Education. The week concluded with a free evening celebration featuring music and dance performances, food, and additional storytimes, arts, and crafts. Over four days of Spring Break at Asia Society Texas, attendees learned about Nowruz traditions through free hands-on activities, storytimes, and dances, while also enjoying free admission to the

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Celebrations are underway for Nowruz, Persian New Year, marking ... (NPR)

Revelers feast and jump over fire to mark the beginning of the new year, but recent protests across Iran and the faltering economy have cast a pall over ...

[the Nowruz custom of jumping over fire](https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/what-nowruz-explained-persian-new-year-celebrated), a tradition that's meant to symbolically burn away negativity from the past year. But it's not a dancing of happiness. The holiday may also be related to Jamshid, a Persian king of mythology. Historically, the holiday has been observed in the Middle East and parts of Asia. Though the exact origins of Nowruz are murky, the holiday's roots are ancient. It's about how to survive the moment and do it in a way where one can control his or her fate," she added. Though the demonstrations have slowed, anger toward Iran's political leaders has persisted. OK, I'm just going to wear my hair down.' But it's really not just about hijab. It's a dancing of, 'I'm going to stick it to you,'" Batmanghelichi said. [when the tilt of the Earth aligns with the Sun](https://www.weather.gov/cle/Seasons#:~:text=The%20Equinox%20(Vernal%20%26%20Autumnal),are%20referred%20to%20as%20Equinoxes) and presages the warmer months of spring and summer ahead for the Northern Hemisphere. [told NPR](https://www.npr.org/2023/03/19/1164620412/iranians-mark-the-start-of-spring-with-nowruz-celebrations) that "resistance and solidarity" against oppressive governments have been hallmarks of Nowruz. [marked the return of a spirit](https://en.unesco.org/silkroad/content/nowruz-celebrating-new-year-silk-roads) that had been banished underground during the colder winter months, according to UNESCO.

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Happy Nowruz: Celebrate Persian New Year with these songs (KCRW)

“Sornaye Nowruz” is an old, traditional song. Nassir Nassirzadeh recommends this new recording by the contemporary folk ensemble called Rastak. Credit: YouTube.

… Because they feel like 13 is an unlucky number, they have a tradition called Sizdeh Bedar where they go on the 13th day following the new year, and they go to the parks to do picnics and barbecues. “He is an Iranian composer and producer that has a lot of hip-hop roots … They want the artists to stay in the homeland. But to me, it's like the nostalgia for something that I haven't experienced.” It's actually a 12-minute long song, and it constitutes the six different regions of Iran and five or more dialects.” Hundreds of millions of people globally have celebrated this holiday for more than 3000 years, in countries far beyond Iran that were once part of the Persian empire, which stretched from the Balkans to Mongolia.

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'Confusing feeling': Iranian Canadian activist shares anguish, hope ... (Globalnews.ca)

The fight for freedom in Iran weighs heavily on the minds of the Iranian Canadian community, casting a dark shadow over an ancient holiday linked with ...

Fakhari said many Haftsin tables contain special additions this year, in recognition of the freedom movement now underway. “This is the only way we can win.” Fakhari has helped organize anti-regime solidarity protests in Vancouver for the past six months. The state’s intelligence and security forces have also allegedly beaten and raped children as young as 12 to “quell their involvement,” The plane was deliberately but at the same time, you’ve lost so much,” Fakhari told Global News.

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If you want to up your yogurt game, this Iranian cookbook will show ... (NPR)

Just in time for the Persian New Year, Homa Dashtaki has published the Yogurt and Whey cookbook -- nearly 100 recipes, old and new, including some ...

Transfer to a plate and repeat to cook the remaining pancakes, adding more butter and oil as needed. Serve with maple syrup, jam, yogurt, fresh fruit, or lemon juice and sugar...or all of the above. Flip and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, just until golden. Bubbles will form on the tops of the pancakes; wait to flip them until most of the bubbles have popped and the surface begins to lose its wet, shiny look, 2 to 3 minutes. The comfort in taking up ancient traditions was enough to inspire her to completely pivot and start her own business selling yogurt at a local farmers' market. Homa Dashtaki didn't really think about her relationship to food until shortly after she was laid off from a career in law, and was living at home in California.

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Nowruz 2023: Google doodle's floral art celebrates Persian new ... (Economic Times)

The joyful festival Nowruz, which is recognised as an international holiday by the United Nations, is celebrated across the world.

Google further highlighted how the festival gives people a time to reflect on the past and set goals for the future. Some common traditions include: Decorating eggs to honor new life, tidying up your home to prepare for a fresh start, and feasting on spring vegetables and herbs," Google said. As the spring equinox, Nowruz marks the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere which takes place as soon as the Sun crosses the

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Nowruz 2023: Today's Google Doodle celebrates start of Persian ... (Hindustan Times)

The Google homepage comes up with a stunning art to celebrate Nowruz 2023, the beginning of the Persian New Year.

Nowruz, which translates to "new day," is considered to be a time of renewal and rebirth. Sony adds Discord Invite, Variable Refresh Rate and other new features](/gaming/news/ps5-update-sony-adds-discord-invite-variable-refresh-rate-and-other-new-features-71678442618886.html) [ Warner Bros. Protect your Gmail account with Google Authenticator; FREE for iPhones](/how-to/dont-get-hacked-protect-your-gmail-account-with-google-authenticator-free-for-iphones-71679051988052.html) [ Protect your digital business from DDoS attacks; Microsoft explains how](/photos/protect-your-digital-business-from-ddos-attacks-microsoft-explains-how-71678860534486.html) It is because the Persian new year is celebrated during the month of March according to the Gregorian calendar. The festival is celebrated by millions of people across the world. Today's Doodle highlights this ancient holiday that marks the beginning of spring. This year, the festivities will begin on March 21st. Celebrations typically last for 13 days, with each day carrying a different symbolic meaning. More than 300 million people gather around the world on this day each year to celebrate the season of rebirth. Today's Doodle artwork represents this theme with Spring flowers — tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and bee orchids”. On March 21, today, Google has revealed a stunning floral art to celebrate the ancient festival of Nowruz, the start of the Iranian or Persian New Year. The Google homepage comes up with a stunning art to celebrate Nowruz 2023, the beginning of the Persian New Year.

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Google celebrates Persian New Year Nowruz with a floral doodle ... (Livemint)

The festival of Navroz can be traced back to Iranians and Zoroastrians for the last 3000 years.

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Happy Nowruz 2023: Wishes, messages for Persian New Year to share with your dear ones (Economic Times)

Nowruz is the Iranian or Persian New Year festival that has been celebrated by different ethnicities globally for over 3000 years. Every year, Nowruz has been commemorated on the astronomical spring equinox, which falls on March 21 in the Iranian Solar ...

May the Navroz magic bring you joy, success, and health in the coming year. - I desire you even more joy and prosperity in the coming year. I wish you the best of luck with your Navroz. Nowruz is a national new year celebration celebrated by several ethnicities around the world that has its roots in ancient Persian culture. Every year, Nowruz has been commemorated on the astronomical spring equinox, which falls on March 21 in the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar. [Nowruz](/topic/nowruz)is the Iranian or Persian New Year festival that has been celebrated by different ethnicities globally for over 3000 years.

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Persian New Year 2023: Setting the table for Nowruz (Euronews)

Originating in Iran – the cradle of civilization – some 3000 years ago, Nowruz started as a Zoroastrian tradition but spread to other countries along the Silk ...

A popular seasoning in Middle Eastern cuisine that adds a lemon-like flavour to food, at the Haftseen altar, sumac symbolizes the sunrise and new beginnings. Serkeh (vinegar) symbolizes age and patience. The Samanu symbolizes sweetness and fertility for Nowruz. Senjed comprises fruits or dried leaves of the Oleaster plant, also known as the Russian olive or the Silver Berry. The first seen is Sabzeh (wheat/barley grass but could also be replaced by lentil sprouts). The Sofreh Haftseen is kept for at least two weeks after Nowruz.

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What is Nowruz and how is the Persian New Year celebrated? (Aljazeera.com)

Some 300 million people celebrate Nowruz, which has been observed for more than 3000 years in different regions.

Before the start of Nowruz, a traditional spring cleaning takes place in the houses, while, during the celebration, people reunite with family and friends. Other dishes include fish served with special rice with green herbs and spices, symbolising nature in spring. - Sumac (berries): For the sunrise and the celebration of a new day - Samanu (wheat pudding): A sweet dessert for wealth, fertility and the sweetness of life Nowruz is a celebration that marks the end of an old year and the beginning of a new one and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually takes place on March 21. What is Nowruz and how is the Persian New Year celebrated?

The Persian New Year marks the beginning of spring (WSIU)

Nowruz, commonly known as the Persian New Year, symbolizes revival and renewal for its more than 300 million celebrants in modern-day Iran and beyond.

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The Persian New Year marks the beginning of spring (Texas Public Radio)

Nowruz, commonly known as the Persian New Year, symbolizes revival and renewal for its more than 300 million celebrants in modern-day Iran and beyond.

His younger sister was imprisoned four times and is currently serving a 10-year sentence on spying charges, all of which makes his Nowruz experience in the United States hard. INSKEEP: And we should note again people of multiple faiths in multiple countries do celebrate Nowruz. Some are back home in Iran, and some are here. But then by the afternoon, it was in the 50s and felt like spring because it is spring. INSKEEP: Kamalabadi should know because he came to the United States from Iran in 1977. For those of the Baha'i faith, like Iraj Kamalabadi, the holiday ends 19 days of fasting from dawn to dusk.

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The Persian New Year marks the beginning of spring (KUNR Public Radio)

LEILA FADEL, HOST: And this morning we'll spend a moment with people from one of those faiths. It's a group that celebrates despite persecution in Iran. For ...

His younger sister was imprisoned four times and is currently serving a 10-year sentence on spying charges, all of which makes his Nowruz experience in the United States hard. INSKEEP: And we should note again people of multiple faiths in multiple countries do celebrate Nowruz. Some are back home in Iran, and some are here. But then by the afternoon, it was in the 50s and felt like spring because it is spring. INSKEEP: Kamalabadi should know because he came to the United States from Iran in 1977. For those of the Baha'i faith, like Iraj Kamalabadi, the holiday ends 19 days of fasting from dawn to dusk.

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The Persian New Year marks the beginning of spring (WUNC)

LEILA FADEL, HOST: And this morning we'll spend a moment with people from one of those faiths. It's a group that celebrates despite persecution in Iran. For ...

His younger sister was imprisoned four times and is currently serving a 10-year sentence on spying charges, all of which makes his Nowruz experience in the United States hard. INSKEEP: And we should note again people of multiple faiths in multiple countries do celebrate Nowruz. Some are back home in Iran, and some are here. But then by the afternoon, it was in the 50s and felt like spring because it is spring. INSKEEP: Kamalabadi should know because he came to the United States from Iran in 1977. For those of the Baha'i faith, like Iraj Kamalabadi, the holiday ends 19 days of fasting from dawn to dusk.

The Persian New Year marks the beginning of spring (Valley Public Radio)

LEILA FADEL, HOST: And this morning we'll spend a moment with people from one of those faiths. It's a group that celebrates despite persecution in Iran. For ...

His younger sister was imprisoned four times and is currently serving a 10-year sentence on spying charges, all of which makes his Nowruz experience in the United States hard. INSKEEP: And we should note again people of multiple faiths in multiple countries do celebrate Nowruz. Some are back home in Iran, and some are here. But then by the afternoon, it was in the 50s and felt like spring because it is spring. INSKEEP: Kamalabadi should know because he came to the United States from Iran in 1977. For those of the Baha'i faith, like Iraj Kamalabadi, the holiday ends 19 days of fasting from dawn to dusk.

The Persian New Year marks the beginning of spring (KLCC FM Public Radio)

FADEL: About 300,000 people are of the Baha'i faith in Iran, but they're not allowed to practice their religion in public. INSKEEP: In fact, Mr. Kamalabadi says ...

His younger sister was imprisoned four times and is currently serving a 10-year sentence on spying charges, all of which makes his Nowruz experience in the United States hard. INSKEEP: And we should note again people of multiple faiths in multiple countries do celebrate Nowruz. Some are back home in Iran, and some are here. But then by the afternoon, it was in the 50s and felt like spring because it is spring. INSKEEP: Kamalabadi should know because he came to the United States from Iran in 1977. For those of the Baha'i faith, like Iraj Kamalabadi, the holiday ends 19 days of fasting from dawn to dusk.

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