The holiday is celebrated each March on the day and at the exact time of the astronomical March equinox, when the sun crosses the celestial equator. The day is a public holiday in numerous countries, including Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Iraqi Kurdistan, and Kashmir. Nowruz was also added to the national calendar of Canada on March 30, 2009.
Iranians have influenced countries around the world, and now even cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Toronto, and London host events on the day of the Persian New Year. In Iran, Nowruz is easily the most important holiday of the year, and many traditions surround the holiday. One of these traditions is the Khouneh Tekouni or spring cleaning, in which Persian families clean the entire house to prepare for Nowruz, and often buy new wardrobes for the new year. On the night of the New Year, families gather and wait for the exact moment of the equinox, and they exchange gifts right as the year begins. The celebrations generally last for close to two weeks, during which time people visit family and friends, and host family and friends when they reciprocate the visits.
We wish all of those who are currently celebrating Nowruz a peaceful and fulfilling New Year, and thank you for being customers of StanaCard or followers of our blog. Remember to stay in touch with your friends and family back home during this holiday season, and to tell your friends to use StanaCard. What better way is there to start off the year than with a $10 referral bonus!
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