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Nowruz vs. Norooz vs. Nowrooz: An Age Old Debate
Nowruz vs. Norooz vs. Nowrooz: An Age Old Debate

Nowruz (pronounced no-rooz) is a combination of two Persian words. The first word “now” means new and the second word “ruz” means day; together they mean “New Day.” Nowruz is the name for the celebrations that observe the New Year for many Persian and Central Asian communities. The exact beginning of the New Year occurs when the season changes from winter to spring on the vernal equinox, which usually happens on 20 or 21 March each year. The spelling of Nowruz in English can take many forms, including: Noroz, Norouz, Nowruz and Norooz. For this resource we have used the spelling Nowruz.

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Culture & HeritageNICA TeamNowruz, Norooz, Persian New Year
The Most Comprehensive List of Persian Contributions to the World
The Most Comprehensive List of Persian Contributions to the World

When looking at Persian history and heritage heritage, there is so much to be proud of — and endlessly fascinated by. The flourishing of Persian people and civilization has led to an expansive contributions of science, literature, art, and math to the modern world. While we may know a few that come to mind, below is a much more comprehensive (and maybe surprising!) list of some of the many incredible contributions to the world.

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Culture & HeritageNICA TeamPersian Art, Persian History, Persian Inventions