The Nowruz Holiday

Nowruz Holiday

Every year on 21stof March we celebrate Nowruz Holiday. Nowruz means New Year’s Day by Muslim Calendar.

This is the time when day and night are equal. By this calendar March 21 st marks the beginning of spring.

Women cook the traditional dish «Semene», which is made of sprouts of wheat, some flour and granulated sugar.

The national dish “Semene”

People put their new clothes on. They play different national sport games and attend large public celebrations.

Young people play, sing and dance and meet guests.

Bazars are open in many places. We can buy swe­ets and different national dishes there and listen to national songs and music.