INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
museums, and historical landmarks saw a remarkable 28% year-on-year increase.A total of 4,440,286 visits to the cited destinations were
recorded during the Nowruz 1404 period (which officially started on March 20) compared to some 3,197,000 visits during the same time last
year, IRNA reported.April 2, 2025 (13th of Farvardin 1404) marked one of the busiest days, with 213,573 visits to cultural and historical
most popular destinations
Other highly visited sites included Pasargadae with 205,950 visits, Karim Khan Citadel with 172,239, and the Fin Garden in Kashan with
This decision aimed to protect these historical sites from potential damage during the celebrations.Marking one of the holiest days of the
ancient Zoroastrian calendar, Nowruz is an annual event that now honors a common across Greater Iran with the birth of spring
Although celebrated in various different countries, the festive celebration promotes peace, prosperity, and solidarity within communities by
Therefore, Nowruz signifies new day, and symbolizes new beginnings
People from different religious and cultural backgrounds celebrate Nowruz
The return of spring has a great spiritual significance, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil, and joy over sorrow.These invaluable
traditions have been passed down from generation to generation along the Silk Roads
Nowruz provides an opportunity not only to enjoy ancient cultural customs, but also to promote peace and solidarity within towns and
communities.Over time, Nowruz has developed and expanded, incorporating new social, religious, and cultural influences
Although the traditions and customs of Nowruz vary from country to country, there are many unifying features
In most regions, before the festival people perform ritual dances such as leaping over fire and streams
Many households also replenish their water supplies on the last Wednesday of the year.Another common ritual and widespread tradition is the
preparation of a Nowruz table
The objects on the table symbolize purity, brightness, abundance, happiness, and fertility for the New Year
On Nowruz day, people feast, visit family members and friends, and exchange gifts
These practices are a good way to socialize with loved ones and strengthen deep-rooted bonds of friendship
Nowruz is also an occasion for traditional cultural activities, combining common practices with local customs, such as poetry, music,
Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009
