Nowruz

An ancient holiday celebrated by the populations of Central Asia, Persia, and the Middle East which marks the first day of spring. While rooted in Zoroastrian religious traditions, its core values—including hospitality and the triumph of good over evil—have spread widely and influenced other traditions. Celebrations include ritual dancing, commemorations of the dead, and the meeting of friends and family, typically over a table lain with symbolic and traditionally prepared foods. Learn more…