Naw-R├║z , the Bahá'í New Year , is a holiday celebrated on the vernal equinox. It is one of the nine Bahá'í holy days on which work is suspended.
Why is it important?
The Bahá╩╝í Faith is a relatively new religion teaching the essential worth of all religions and the unity of all people. Established by Bahá╩╝u'lláh in the 19th century, it initially developed in Iran and parts of the Middle East, where it has faced ongoing persecution since its inception.
Naw R├║z (also known as No Rouz, Nowruz, or Noruz), translates to "New Day" in English is the Bahá'í and Persian New Year, which occurs on the date of the vernal equinox. The holiday is fixed as March 21 for Bahá'ís in all countries outside the Middle East, regardless of exactly when the equinox occurs. However, those who celebrate this day culturally, rather than religiously, celebrate on the exact day of the equinox. Naw R├║z dates back approximately 3,000 years and is rooted in Zoroastrianism. Zoroastrianism is an ancient Persian religion the predates Christianity and Islam. Millions of people around the world celebrate this holiday.