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The Prime Minister of India greeted people on the occasion of Parsi New Year, Navroz.
About Navroz
- Navroz is an Iranian and Persian New year.
- The word ‘nov’ means ‘new’ and roz means ‘day’. Therefore, the word translates to a new day.’
- It marks the beginning of the spring season and is celebrated with great fervour by members of the Parsi community across the globe.
- Historical Background
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- Nowruz’s origins can be traced back to the ancient Persian empire and the Zoroastrian calendar, where it marked one of the holiest days of the year.
- The festival of Nowruz is named after the Persian king, Jamshed, who is credited for creating the Persian or the Shahenshahi calendar.
- It is said that the festival came to India courtesy of an 18th-century wealthy tradesman from Surat, Nusservanji Kohyaji, who often travelled to Iran and began celebrating Nowruz in India.
- It is listed in the list of UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of India.
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Last updated on Sep, 2026
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