20 March

International Day of Nowruz (Persian New Year)

International Day of Nowruz celebrates the spring New Year observed across many cultures and countries, including communities in Central Asia, Western Asia, the Balkans and beyond. Nowruz is associated with renewal, hope, family gatherings, seasonal foods, cleaning homes, visiting loved ones and welcoming the new year with joy and generosity.

Event Suggestions:
• Explore Nowruz traditions such as Haft-sin tables, spring foods or music
• Create a display showing the countries and communities that celebrate Nowruz
• Invite participants to reflect on renewal, hope and new beginnings

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