NS Parsi New Year It is a regional festival celebrated on the first day of Farvardin, the first month of the Zoroastrian calendar. It is also known as Navroz, which is derived from the Persian words Nav and Roz, which indicate a ‘new day’. The festivities take place every year around the spring equinox on March 21. However, the Parsi community in India follows the Shahanshahi calendar which does not have a leap year. Therefore, the celebration has now shifted by 200 days from its original date of the spring equinox. NS Parsi New Year In India it is celebrated later in July or August. Navroz 2021 in India will be celebrated on 16 August (Monday).
History and Significance of Parsi New Year
Zoroastrianism is one of the earliest known monotheistic beliefs practiced by Zoroastrians. It was built 3,500 years ago by the prophet Zarathustra in ancient Iran. It was the official religion of Persia (now Iran) from 650 BC until the emergence of Islam in the 7th century, and was one of the most important religions in the ancient world for over 1000 years.
When Islamic troops invaded Persia, many Parsis fled to countries such as Gujarat in India and Pakistan. The Parsis (‘Parsi’ is Gujarati for Farsi) are the largest single group in India, with an estimated 2.6 million Parsis worldwide.
The Fasli/Bastnai calendar, which sets the day of the start of the year on the vernal equinox, was used to celebrate the Zoroastrian New Year in Iran and other Middle Eastern countries. Despite the fact that they are not Parsis, many peoples and cultures in the region celebrate Navroz, a popular festival.
How is the Parsi New Year celebrated?
Parsis clean their homes on this day and decorate them with flowers and rangolis to make them attractive and inviting guests. The community goes to the fire temple after breakfast in traditional costume, and performs a prayer called Jashan to thank God, pray for prosperity and seek forgiveness. Milk, water, fruits, flowers and sandalwood are kept in the holy fire as prasad.
Moong dal, pulao, fish, sali boti, and sweet ravo are among the delicious foods cooked in Parsi homes for a complete feast. Upon arrival, guests are greeted with a sprinkling of rose water and falooda is given to drink. In addition, people often mark the Parsi New Year by making philanthropic contributions.
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