- Nowruz: Also spelled Norooz or Nowrooz, it signifies the Iranian or Persian New Year.
- Date: Nowruz falls on the spring equinox, typically between March 19th and March 21st. In 2024, it was celebrated on March 20th.
- Significance: Nowruz is an ancient festival with roots in Zoroastrianism. It marks the beginning of spring and symbolizes renewal and rebirth.
- Doodle: The Google Doodle for Nowruz 2024 showcased vibrant elements of Persian culture. It featured intricate floral designs, traditional calligraphy, and symbolic items like the Haft-sin table, representing prosperity and new beginnings.
Google Doodle celebrates Nowruz 2024: All you need to know about Persian New Year
Google Doodle Celebrates Nowruz 2024: Google celebrated ‘International Nowruz Day 2024’ on Tuesday with a specially designed Google Doodle created by the talented Iranian guest artist, Pendar Yousefi, who aimed to capture the essence of his joyful childhood experiences in Nowruz to welcome the arrival of spring through his artwork.
Nowruz, the Farsi word for “new day,” also known as the Iranian or Persian New Year, is a festival celebrated widely by over 300 million people around the world. An ancient festival with roots in Zoroastrianism, Nowruz marks the beginning of the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar and falls on or around the spring equinox, typically between March 19th and March 21st.
The festival is generally observed in countries along the Silk Roads, including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Here’s all you need about Nowruz, a.k.a. Persian New Year 2024.
Nowruz 2024: Date and Timings
Nowruz, also spelt Norooz or Nowrooz, is the Iranian New Year, marking the beginning of the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, it will be celebrated on March 20, 2024, Wednesday, with the exact moment of the vernal equinox occurring at 6:36 AM in Tehran, Iran. However, the United Nations recognises March 21st as the International Day of Nowruz, emphasising its global observance and cultural significance.
