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Thursday, March 20, 2025

Happy Nowruz! (Norooz?)

On March 20th, people all over the world are celebrating Norooz.  Norooz is an important Persian holiday. Many people clean their homes very well -- some shake it up so much that they get new furniture -- to prepare for the party. The party is always exactly at the time of the equinox that happens between winter and the beginning of spring. 

 Although many North Americans don't know about Norooz, our presidents always wish people well during it. In 2023, Biden gave a speech about brave women in Iran.  In 2025, Trump's white house said, "Warmest wishes to all those in the United States and around the world that celebrate Nowruz.  Nowruz is a joyous occasion for the Persian people, marking the beginning of spring, and the Persian New Year."

 The US traditions of spring cleaning and Easter eggs may come from Norooz.

 
Click to listen and read:  A Conversation about Nowruz in the USA!

Do you celebrate Nowruz?  Do you know anyone who celebrates the vernal equinox?  

Do you do spring cleaning?  
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