Novruz in the Shadow of War: Iranians Prepare for the New Year
Novruz, which translates to 'new day,' is a traditional festival marking the spring equinox, the rebirth of nature, and the start of a new year in Iran, Afghanistan, Kurdistan, Azerbaijan, and other countries.
Novruz in the Shadow of War: Iranians Prepare for the New Year Novruz, meaning ‘new day,’ is an ancient festival celebrating the spring equinox and the start of the new year, observed in Iran, Afghanistan, Kurdistan, Azerbaijan, and by various other cultures. With a history spanning over 3,000 years, it is one of the world’s oldest festivals. Iranians typically prepare for the celebrations in the days leading up to the festival, which last occurred during wartime in the 1980s.
- Novruz, meaning ‘new day,’ celebrates the spring equinox, nature’s rebirth, and the new year.
- It is a traditional festival observed in Iran, Afghanistan, Kurdistan, Azerbaijan, and other countries.
- The festival dates back over 3,000 years, making it one of the oldest globally.
- Iranians usually prepare intensely for Novruz in the days before the celebration.
- The last time Novruz was celebrated during a war was in the 1980s during the Iran-Iraq conflict.
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