Parsi New Year

Happy Parsi New Year 2022: History, significance and wishes to share with friends and family on Navroz

Naroz Mubarak: While in various places the event is celebrated in March, in India, the Parsi community celebrates it in August. This time, the Parsi New Year falls on August 16, Tuesday.

Aug 16, 2022, 07:53 AM IST

Navroz 2020: Here's everything you need to know about the Parsi New Year

Navroz is celebrated to mark the beginning of the new Persian calendar. In the Persian language 'Nav' means new, and 'Roz' that stands for - New Day. 

Aug 16, 2020, 11:15 AM IST

Navroz 2019: All you need to know about the Parsi New Year

In the Parsi culture, the number seven is a revered number as it signifies the seven elemental forces of earthly life. Therefore, a 'Half Seen' table is set up which includes seven symbolic elements, all starting with the 'S' sound

Aug 17, 2019, 10:07 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind greets people on eve of Parsi New Year

Kovind said the festival may reinforce commitment of people to synthesis, harmony and goodwill towards all.

Aug 16, 2018, 15:33 PM IST

Navroze Mubarak: Parsi community celebrates New Year

The Parsi community is celebrating Navroze today. The festival marks the first day of the first month in the Iranian calendar.

Mar 21, 2018, 08:58 AM IST

Navroz Greetings: Lesser Known facts about Parsi New Year

Imagine being surrounded by the festive atmosphere, getting a new haircut, wearing new clothes and enjoying a number of delicious foods with your friends and family! Also, buying fruits, flowers, nuts and pastries for your parents and grandparents. And don't forget the crisp money bills as a return gift from the elder. Fascinating, right? Well, this is the Parsi way of celebrating the new year and welcoming the return of spring.

Aug 17, 2017, 10:40 AM IST

Navroz Mubarak, tweets Bollywood! Check out who all took to the virtual world for greeting fans

Today happens to be the Parsi New Year—Navroz, ringing in peace, prosperity, and happiness for everyone. Our Bollywood celebrities decided to greet their loved ones and fans on Twitter. Check out who all wished a 'Happy Navroz'!

Aug 17, 2016, 11:04 AM IST