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No-Rooz, The Iranian New Year at Present Times view detail comment email this

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.
http://www.iranchamber.com/culture/articles/norooz_iranian_new_year.php
Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region

Last updated Mar 4, 2008


Norooz, NoRuz, NowRuz (Persian New Year) view detail comment email this

Celebrated at the spring equinox, Nowrooz is the Persian New Year. The history and traditions of this Iranian holiday and its components (Haji Firuz, Chahar Shanbeh Suri, Fal-Gush, Haft-Sinn, and SeezDeh BeDar) are described in words and pictures at this site. Includes a countdown to the beginning of this important season.
http://www.farsinet.com/norooz/
Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Holidays by Region, Recreation

Last updated Aug 10, 2004




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