Noruz (Noun)
Meaning
(Persian) the new year holiday in Iran and Azerbaijan and Afghanistan and Pakistan and parts of India and among the Kurds; comes at the vernal equinox.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- Noruz is celebrated by many cultures around the world and marks the beginning of spring.
- In Iran, the celebration of Noruz lasts for 13 days, from March 20 to April 1.
- Azerbaijanis prepare for Noruz by thoroughly cleaning their homes and wearing new clothes.
- In Afghanistan, the start of Noruz is announced with a national address by the President.
- On the eve of Noruz, many Pakistanis participate in the ancient ritual of jumping over a bonfire to purify their souls.