What is Nowruz, the Iranian new year?
Sydney: (The Conversation) Nowruz (meaning new day in the Persian language) is the Iranian, or Persian, festival celebrating the coming of spring and the regeneration it brings. It is the first day of the year in the Iranian solar calendar (which began in 1079), marking the exact moment of the spring equinox. The date Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .