Nowruz Persian New Year

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The first day of Spring falls on March 20th, the spring equinox. And the first day on the Iranian calendar (Nowruz/Norouz/Noruz) is also the first day of spring.

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The celebration of Nowruz dates back over 3000 years ago during the Zorastrian rule of the Persian Empire.

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The night before the last Wednesday of the year is chaharshanbe soori. People jump over fire to start the new year cleansed.

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The haft seen is a setting prepared on a cloth that includes seven specific and symbolic items starting with the letter ‘S’.

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The main course is usually sabzi pollo ba mahi, basmati rice with green herbs served with fish.

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This kuku sabzi is an aromatic quiche filled with six different herbs and greens that is also served for nowruz.

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Ash Reshteh is a traditional Persian vegetarian soup made with noodles, beans, lentils and herbs.

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Persian sweets like saffron rice pudding, sholeh zard, is also served.

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In Iran, the Nowruz celebration lasts for 13 days. On the final day, Sizdah Bedar, families go outside for a picnic and throw out the sabzeh.

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Nowruz is celebrated by all Persians of all religions.

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Click on the link below to learn more about Nowruz.

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