Nowruz is a Persian New Year festival that marks the beginning of spring and is celebrated on the day of the vernal equinox, usually around March 20 or 21.
Nowruz is a secular festival that has roots in ancient Zoroastrian traditions, but is now celebrated by people of many different religions and cultures.
The celebrations typically involve cleaning homes, buying new clothes, and preparing special meals to share with family and friends.
One of the most important traditions of Nowruz is the setting of the Haft-Seen table, which includes seven symbolic items that start with the Persian letter "sin" and represent aspects of life and nature.
Nowruz is a public holiday in Iran and several other countries, including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
In 2010, Nowruz was officially recognized by the United Nations as an international holiday, highlighting its cultural significance and global reach.