Haji Firooz is the icon of Nowrooz. This is a troublemaker, who, with his tambourine, broadcasts cheerful spirit, jokes and joy. With songs, dances, everyone follows him, down the streets! In the Zoroastrian Religion, he’s the fire keeper, maybe the reason why his clothes are red, and his face covered with soot. The fire symbol is everywhere during Nowrooz, as a protector, for a shiny new year. We’ll talk about tomorrow with Chaharshanbeh Suri, the Fire Celebration.
