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No-Rooz, The Iranian New Year at Present Times
URL: http://www.iranchamber.com/culture/articles/norooz_iranian_new_year.php

Description:
Description of the origins and traditions of No-Rooz, the Iranian new year, which occurs at the vernal equinox in March. Discusses symbols, decorations, foods, activities, and greetings for No-Rooz. Also provides links to related articles about No-Rooz and the Iranian calendar. From The Iran Chamber Society, a nonprofit organization of scholars and researchers promoting Iranian culture and society.

Publisher:
Iran Chamber Society

Extra Keywords
norooz norouz NoRuz, NowRuz

LII Database Information:
Record 25630 created by Jennifer English on 03/04/2008
Last modification on 03/04/2008
Published: 03/13/2008  
Funding agency: California State Library
LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/25630