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Today is Nowruz Day, the holiday that symbolizes rebirth.

Politiko 2025-03-22 08:59:15

Today is Nowruz Day, the holiday that symbolizes rebirth.

Today is Nowruz Day, one of the most important holidays for the Bektashi community. Although most countries in the world celebrate it on March 21, in Albania this holiday is celebrated on the 22nd. In addition to being a religious holiday in Albania, Nowruz is also recognized internationally by the UN as International Nowruz Day.

Nowruz, which means "new day" in Persian, is much more than just the beginning of a new year; it is an ancient celebration of life, rebirth, and the triumph of light over darkness.

 With roots stretching back over 3,000 years to the era of Zoroastrianism, Nowruz heralds the arrival of spring and is celebrated on the spring equinox.

On this day, in addition to religious rites, Bektashi believers also exchange visits and gifts with each other. The tables are also laid as if for a celebration, with a coin pie, greens, roasted meat, and sultanas.

This dessert is based on milk, which symbolizes mother's milk, rice, which symbolizes abundance, and sherbet, which is consumed while singing in the tekke.

The day of Nowruz brings together diverse cultures across Iran, Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Balkans and beyond, offering rich customs and values.

The origins of Nowruz can be traced to the ancient Persian empire and the Zoroastrian calendar, where it marked one of the holiest days of the year.

Originally a sacred time to celebrate the rebirth of nature, Nowruz evolved over the centuries into a secular holiday embraced by numerous ethno-linguistic and cultural communities.

Today, Nowruz is celebrated by people of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds, reflecting a universal desire for renewal, peace, and prosperity.

International recognition by UNESCO and the United Nations underscores its importance as a unifying cultural event in our increasingly interconnected world.

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