Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year, is a celebration that marks the beginning of spring and the start of the year in the calendar. It typically falls on or around March 20th or 21st, depending on the equinox, and is celebrated by millions of people across various countries, including Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Middle East, and parts of South Asia. Before Nowruz, families engage in a thorough spring cleaning of their homes, which is symbolic of renewal and purification. It’s a way to start the new year fresh, both physically and spiritually.
