Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Navroz on Thursday, March 20. Navroz marks the traditional new year of Parsis and is a festival of Iranian origin. Modi said on X, "May this special day bring abundance of happiness, prosperity and good health to all. May the coming year be marked by success and progress, and may the bonds of harmony be strengthened. Wishing a joyful and fulfilling year ahead!."
Navroz, also known as Navroze, Nowruz, or Parsi New Year, holds a special place in the hearts of the Parsi community. The Parsi New Year symbolises new beginnings, hope, and optimism for the future. For Parsis, it's not just about marking a new year but also about reflecting on the past and setting goals for the year ahead.
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In the Persian language, 'Nav' means new, and 'Roz' stands for the day, i.e., the 'new day'. It begins at the stroke of the vernal equinox, when the sun crosses the equator. Navroz or Nowruz is an Iranian and Persian New Year, a day dedicated to the beginning of spring and to promoting peace, solidarity, and friendship among people and different communities.
The day is dedicated to the beginning of spring and the renewal of nature. Navroz is celebrated on the first day of the first month of the calendar, followed by Zoroastrians.