Nowruz (not Norooz) Countdown
Nowruz ( spelling as per the Encyclopædia Iranica) … marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the Iranian year. It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, start of spring, which may occur on March 20th, 21st or 22nd.
The word comes from the old Persian: nava=new + rəzaŋh=day/daylight, meaning “new day/daylight”. In the modern Persian: no=new + rouz=day; “new day”.
It is preceeded by Chaharshanbe Suri on the last Wednesday of the year and followed by Sizda Bedar on the 13th of the first month.
چشن ملي نوروز در شاهنامه فردوسي بزرگ
Pdf نوروز درقفقاز
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Photo by Nima, from Shahram Razavi’s online album
Since you visited my website and left a comment, I’m visiting yours. I see that it has an Iranian emphasis, which helps me understand your thinking.
Good work.
Thanx Fleming
Norooz (Norouz) = Ancient Pagan Holiday
I suppose even pagans needed a day off…
Pagan?
Pray tell Mr. Abu, which group of pagans knew exactly when the solstice and equinox occurred?
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I am one of those of left their heart in Iran and I always enjoy watching, reading informations on or about Iran, I lived in Tehran for 18 years. Thanks for bringing this back to me.
Hi Lise. Welcome and its great to meet you!
Now that you are an honorary Iranian Happy Nowruz to you and your loved ones:)
Thank you very much Dear Lise, Happy Nowrouz and persian new year I wish you all the best
Mr Abu your difinition of Nowrouz is completely wrong , please before insult others, search more about nowrouz and other persian celebrations. thank you