For more than 7,000 years, people of many ethnicities and religious backgrounds have observed this holiday across western and central Asia. For the most part, it is a secular holiday that is fervently observed.
An Overview Of Navroz
Zoroastrianism's New Year is celebrated during the event. One of the earliest monotheistic religions is practised by the Parsi community. Prophet Zarathustra is credited with founding Zoroastrianism over 3,500 years ago.
It is also crucial to be aware that it served as Persia's official religion from 650 BCE until the advent of Islam in the seventh century. Certainly, many Zoroastrians were forced to migrate when the Islamic troops invaded Persia, according to historical documents. They went to places like Gujarat and Pakistan. There are currently roughly 2.6 million Zoroastrians living in the world.
Main Navroz Festival Attractions 1. Navroz Festival Festivities
At the celebrations, people from many faith traditions and backgrounds attend. It symbolises the yearly purging and rejuvenation of energies in our universe. On the morning of Navroz, everyone wakes up early to clean their homes. They give out gifts while donning new attire. Moreover, charitable giving is made to people in need.
(2) Customs
Those who go to the fire temples to pray for prosperity and to be absolved of their sins essentially commemorate this occasion with tremendous fervour. Devotees eat mouthwatering dishes like moong daal, pulav, and many other variations that are cooked specifically for this occasion. A significant custom that is particularly observed on this day is the family members assembling around the table in a common area that has been decorated with items that represent riches, purity, and brightness.
3. Navroz Clothing and Food
For the colourful celebration of Navroz, women typically wear the traditional Gara Saree while men typically dress in their best and newest attire. Nonetheless, they wear loose cotton long muslin shirts, also known as sudra and Kusti, as part of their traditional attire.
Food plays a big role in the celebration of Navroz. On this day, traditional Parsi dishes including dhansak, Meethi Sev Dahi, prawns, Farcha, berry pulao, and others are prepared.