Nowruz
Mar 20
Nowruz is a celebration that marks the end of an old year and the beginning of a new one and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox.
Religious/Ethnic Group: Zoroastrian
Tradition/Practices: A traditional ancient Iranian festival celebrating the first day of Spring and the Iranian New Year. Also celebrated as New Year’s Day in Baha’I tradition (Naw-Ruz). (This date may vary based on region or sect.)