Persian New Year

Norooz has been celebrated for over 3,000 years, and its traditions have been passed down from generation to generation. The holiday begins on the first day of spring, when the sun enters the sign of Aries. This year, Norooz will begin on March 20th.

In the weeks leading up to Norooz, families will begin to prepare for the holiday. They will clean their homes, buy new clothes, and cook traditional foods. On the day of Norooz, families will gather together for a special feast. The table will be set with a variety of dishes, including sabzi polo (a rice dish with herbs), kuku sabzi (a herb frittata), and mast-o-khiar (a yogurt and cucumber dip).

After the feast, families will often go to a park or garden to enjoy the outdoors. They will play games, sing songs, and dance. Norooz is a time for joy and celebration, and it is a time to appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

Norooz is also a time for reflection. It is a time to think about the past year and to set goals for the future. It is a time to be grateful for the blessings of the past year and to look forward to the year ahead with hope and optimism.