Nowruz 1
What is the name of the first day of our New Year? What is its meaning?
The name of the first day of our New Year is Nowruz. Nowruz means "New Day."
How many people celebrate Nowruz around the world?
More than 300 million people around the world celebrate Nowruz.
What are the colors of Afghanistan's flag?
Green
Red
Black
Why do Iran and Afghanistan use the number 7 in Haft Seen and Haft Mewa?
They use the number 7 because it has been associated with bringing blessings.
Who is our last Imam?
Our last Imam is Imam Mahdi (a.s).
How many types of Islamic calendars are there? What are they called?
There are two types of Islamic calendars: Hijri Shamsi (Solar Hijri) and Hijri Qamari (Lunar Hijri).
How many months are in Afghanistan's calendar?
12 months
How many months are in the Islamic calendar?
12 months
What is the name of our 8th Imam?
Imam Ali ar-Reza (a.s)
Name the mother and father of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
The mother of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is Amina. The father of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is Abdullah.
Which season does Nowruz mark?
Nowruz marks the first day of spring.
When did a resolution pass in the House of Congress of the United States recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz?
March 15, 2010
True or False - Nowruz means New Year.
False
Which Prophet was swallowed by a whale?
Prophet Yunus
How old was Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) when his mother passed away? Who took care of him after?
The Prophet (PBUH) was six years of age when his mother passed away. His grandfather Abdul Muttalib took care of him after.
How many days does the Solar calendar have?
About how many days does the Lunar calendar have?
The Solar calendar has 365 days.
The Lunar calendar has about 354 days.
What are the months of the calendar in Afghanistan in order?
Hamal
Sawr
Juwzah
Saratan
Asad
Sunbola
Mizan
Aqrab
Qaws
Jadi
Dalwa
Hut
What are the meanings behind the flag colors of Afghanistan?
The color white is a symbol of good luck and peace.
The color green is a symbol of growth, flourishing, and happiness.
The color black is a symbol of sadness.
What foods are prepared during Nowruz?
Haft Mewa
Nowruz pastries
Fish and Galabi
Spinach
Chicken
When was Imam Mahdi (a.s) born (day and month)?
Imam Mahdi (a.s) was born on the 15th of Shaban.
What is the difference between the calendars?
The Hijri Shamsi calendar is based on the movement of Earth around the sun. The Hijri Qamari calendar is based on the movement of the moon around the Earth.
Name all the countries that celebrate the New Year in spring.
The countries that celebrate the New Year in spring are Afghanistan, Albania, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
Name three most significant customs of Afghanistan during Nowruz.
Spring cleaning
New Year clothes
Raising of Imam Ali's (a.s) flag in Kabul and Mazare Shareef
Visiting friends and relatives
Making duas for a new year full of blessings and success
Planting new plants and flowers
Initiating games and competitions
What does Haft Mewa consist of?
Raisins
Walnuts
Almonds
Pistachios
Dried Apricots
Gholing
Oleaster
Name three things we can do to hasten the Imam of our time's arrival.
Praying, reading duas (supplications), reading the Holy Quran, not committing sins, etc.