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International Day of Nowruz 2024 - March 21
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- Nowruz, also spelt Norooz or Nowrooz, is the Iranian New Year, marking the beginning of the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.
- An ancient festival with roots in Zoroastrianism, Nowruz marks the beginning of the Iranian Solar Hijri calendar.
- It falls on or around the spring equinox, typically between March 19th and March 21st.
- This year, it was celebrated on March 20, with the exact moment of the vernal equinox occurring at 6:36 AM in Tehran, Iran.
- However, the United Nations recognises March 21st as the International Day of Nowruz, emphasising its global observance and cultural significance.
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