Image: Persian New Year, Nowruz 2024
Google celebrates Nowruz 2024 with a special Doodle. Join the festivities and explore the fascinating history and traditions of the Persian New Year.
Google marked International Nowruz Day 2024 with a special Google Doodle. Iranian guest artist Pendar Yousefi designed the Doodle, inspired by his Nowruz memories and the joy of spring's arrival.
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.
This year, the vibrant Nowruz festival falls on Wednesday, March 20th, 2024. To celebrate its global importance, the United Nations recognizes March 21st as the International Day of Nowruz.
Steeped in rich history, Navroz, the Persian New Year, traces its roots back to the Achaemenid Empire, the first of its kind in Persia.
Over millennia, it has evolved alongside the cultural tapestry of Iran and the surrounding regions, reflecting the diverse traditions and practices of various communities.
Today, Navroz transcends cultural boundaries, serving as both a joyous celebration and a spiritual reflection. It's a time to look back on the past year and embrace hope for a brighter future.
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