Nowrooz

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Definition

Noun: 1. The New Year holiday in Iran and Azerbaijan and Afghanistan and Pakistan and parts of India and among the Kurds; comes at the vernal equinox: Nowrooz is a traditional festival marking the first day of spring and the beginning of the new year in the Iranian calendar and related cultural regions. It is celebrated on the day of the vernal equinox, around March 21st.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • Families gather to celebrate Nowrooz with special foods and rituals.
    • Nowrooz is a time for visiting relatives and setting a festive table called the Haft-Seen.
Advanced Usage
  • "Nowrooz traditions": refers to the specific customs and practices associated with the holiday, such as spring cleaning, jumping over bonfires, or growing sprouts.
    • Preparing the Haft-Seen table is one of the most important Nowrooz traditions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Nowruz: An alternative common transliteration of the same word.
  • Norooz: Another common variant spelling in English.
  • Persian New Year: A descriptive term for the same holiday.
Synonyms
  • New Year (in specific cultural contexts): When referring specifically to the Iranian/Persian calendar.
  • Spring festival: Emphasizing its connection to the vernal equinox and the season of spring.
Related Phrases
  • "Nowrooz Mubarak": A traditional greeting meaning "Happy Nowrooz" or "Blessed Nowrooz".
    • We called our grandparents to say "Nowrooz Mubarak".
Noun
  1. (Persian) the new year holiday in Iran and Azerbaijan and Afghanistan and Pakistan and parts of India and among the Kurds; comes at the vernal equinox

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