Nowruz | Mimi Bebe

Nowruz marks the Persian New Year, coinciding with the vernal equinox, typically falling on March 20th or 21st. It's a celebration of renewal, rebirth, and the arrival of spring, observed by over 300 million people worldwide, primarily in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and across Central Asia, the Caucasus, and parts of the Balkans. The holiday's roots trace back thousands of years to ancient Zoroastrian traditions, emphasizing themes of nature's awakening and the triumph of good over evil. Key traditions include the Haft-Seen table, a spread of seven symbolic items starting with the letter 'S' in Persian, and the Chaharshanbe Suri festival, a fire-jumping ritual symbolizing purification.