Origins of Nooruz
Traditions
Meaning & Symbolism
Culture & Community
100

This ancient civilization is considered the birthplace of Nooruz 

Ancient Persia

100

Before Nooruz, people do this to their homes.


Clean them 

100

Nooruz marks the beginning of this season.

 

Spring


100

People show this to guests during Nooruz.


Hospitality


200

This religion is closely linked to the origins of Nooruz. 

Zoroastrianism 

200

People wear this type of clothing during Nooruz.


New or clean clothes

200

Nooruz symbolizes this life concept.


Renewal / new beginning


200

Nooruz celebrations often include these activities.


Games and festivals


300

Nooruz is over this many years old (approximate).

Over 3000 years 

300

This is a key value practiced during Nooruz

Forgiveness

300

Equal length of day and night represents this idea.

Balance


300

Nooruz helps strengthen this among people.


Unity


400

Nooruz was traditionally celebrated by people of this large cultural region.


Central Asia and the Middle East


400

Families prepare this to show abundance and hospitality

Traditional festive food


400

Nooruz is strongly connected to this part of human life.

Nature and agriculture


400

This type of knowledge is passed from elders to youth.


Traditions and cultural values


500

This natural event determines the exact date of Nooruz.

The spring equinox

500

Elders do this during Nooruz celebrations. 

Give blessings and advice


500

This universal idea explains why Nooruz is still celebrated today.


Cultural identity and tradition


500

Nooruz connects people across different countries through this.


Shared cultural heritage