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How would you like to experience New Year’s twice in one year? People in the Persian culture celebrate in honor of new life that comes with the spring equinox, this is known as Nowruz. One of my best friends is Persian and she allowed me to share this special time her and her family this year in hopes of understanding why Nowruz is such an important tradition and part of her culture. Nowruz has been celebrated as far back as 15,000 years ago and today still remains an significant celebration of life and rebirth and the triumph of good over evil. First, I will explain what Nowruz means and who celebrates it, then give the history behind the celebration, and finally a brief overview of certain traditions that give significant meaning to what Nowruz is all about.
Nowruz is a celebration of new life that comes in the spring after a harsh winter. In Persian “now” means new and “ruz” means either day or time. Although “literally it is “new day,” nowruz is usually translated as “new year” (Bashiri 1). ... This year Nowruz took place on March 21, 2003. Nowruz is typically celebrated by people in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Iran, Tajikistan, and neighboring Kurds, but people “whether [they be] Zartoshtis, Jews, Christians, Muslims, Baha’is, or others have celebrated” it in the past (Jafarey 2). Nowruz has been celebrated for over 3000 years and has is “deeply rooted in the traditions of Zoroastrian belief system” (Massoume 1). ... This is known as the very first Nowruz. ... These feasts were requirements and Nowruz is the last and most important paying homage to the Lord of Wisdom and the creation of holy fire.
Approximate Word count = 1296
Approximate Pages = 5.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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