The word Nowruz is derived from two Persian words, Now and Ruz. Now means new and Ruz means day. Therefore, Nowruz is the first day of new ...
The word Nowruz is derived from two Persian words, Now and Ruz. Now means new and Ruz means day. Therefore, Nowruz is the first day of new year celebrate by Muslim countries specially Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and in Asia.Nowruz marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the year in the Iranian calendar. It is celebrated on March 21. As well as being a Zoroastrian holiday and having significance amongst the Zoroastrian ancestors of modern Iranians, it is also celebrated in parts of the South Asian sub-continent as the new year. The moment the Sun crosses the celestial equator and equalizes night and day is calculated exactly every year and Iranian families gather together to observe the rituals.
Nowruz also celebrate by Hazara people in Pakistan and Afghanistan. In Nowruz people usually come out of home and go for enjoyment and for celebrating new weather. In Nowruz new flowers and trees grow up once again and summer weather enter in climates.
Hazara People mostly celebrate Nowruz for the happiness and blessing of future in coming days. As they believe in Nowruz they must attempt everything in happiness. They cook many delicious Hazaragi dishes for dinner and takes those dishes with whole family. That is what we call Hazaragi culture and tradition.
The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has sent a message on the International Day of Nowruz, expressing hope that people would use the occasion to reflect on the power of culture to promote peace.
A message from Ban Ki-moon
On this International Day of Nowruz, I offer my best wishes to those who celebrate, and express hope that all people can use the occasion to reflect on the beauty of nature, the promise of spring and the power of culture to build peace.
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