Discover the vibrant celebration of Nowruz with Google’s colorful Doodle marking the Persian New Year. Explore the rich traditions, cultural significance, and global unity behind this ancient festival of renewal and hope.
Google marked March 19, 2024, with a vibrant Doodle celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year, meaning “new day” in Persian. Nowruz, an ancient Iranian festival observed on the vernal equinox, heralds the onset of spring, characterized by Earth’s symmetrical axis positioning, resulting in equal daylight and darkness globally.
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The intricate Doodle design showcased Persian cultural elements, such as floral motifs, calligraphy, and the Haft-sin table adorned with seven symbolic items starting with the Persian letter “sin,” representing themes like rebirth and prosperity.
Nowruz, with a history spanning over 3,000 years, originated in ancient Persia and has since spread to neighboring countries like Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, and Turkey, recognized by UNESCO as a cultural heritage.
Traditions include spring cleaning, familial gatherings, gift exchanges, and feasting on dishes like sabzi polo and fish, alongside the Haft-sin ritual symbolizing renewal and unity.
Nowruz transcends religious and cultural boundaries, celebrated by diverse communities along the Silk Road and beyond, symbolizing hope and unity as the world embraces a new year.
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