Nawroz 2024: Google Doodle Celebrates The Persian New Year To Hail The Spring Season

Nawroz is recognised as Persian New Year, a mellifluous day that stems from the land of Iran and is associated with ethnic traditions. The Iranian Hijari calendar aligns with the Gregorian calendar around mid-March to reshuffle time and hail the upcoming year with buzzing grace and wisdom.

As the vibrant new year approaches on March 19, 'Google Doodle' is cherishing the occasion with flamboyant elements of Iranian culture. The illustration portrays a furry cat, a floral tree, and decorated walls and drums in a geometrical pattern to sing an ode to the cyphers of Iranian art. Striking artist, Pendar Yousefi has prepared this illustration with aesthetic floral details.

The Significance

The 'Nawroz' translates into a 'New Day' that highlights the season of spring. This day is cherished with delicious food, vibrant carnivals and happy announcements to revive the journey and embrace new beginnings. With an enormous history spanning 3000 years, it's regarded as an auspicious occasion in several cults.

In India, Nawroz arrives after 200 days and is mostly celebrated in Maharashtra and Gujrat.

The Tradition Of 'Haft-Sin'

Haft-sin is considered a time of happy gatherings with family and friends, when seven foods are represented to honor the spirit of fresh season.

The idea of serving lentil sprouts, wheat-based recipes, olives, berries, vinegar, apples and garlic is linked to nurturing growth, power, love, sunrise, patience, beauty and health.

In the beautiful garden of multi-cultural flowers, the spring-infused fragrance of Nawroz brings grace to every season with sparkling filaments of historical, religious and cultural eloquence.