Navroz, also known as Nowruz or Persian New Year, is a festival that marks the beginning of the Iranian calendar year. It is celebrated on the first day of spring, which usually falls on March 21st.

Navroz has been celebrated for over 3,000 years in the Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, Central Asia, and Western Asia. It is a secular festival that is celebrated by people of various ethnic and religious backgrounds, including Zoroastrians, Persians, Kurds, and others.

The festival is celebrated with various traditions, such as cleaning and decorating homes, preparing special foods, visiting family and friends, exchanging gifts, and wearing new clothes. The Haft-Seen table, which is set up with seven items that begin with the Persian letter “S,” is a central feature of the Navroz celebrations.

Navroz is a time for renewal, reflection, and unity, and it is a symbol of hope and new beginnings. The festival promotes the values of peace, harmony, and friendship among people of different cultures and traditions.