Think of the Persian New Year as Christmas, New Year's and Fourth of July combined -- and add to it fire festivities, delicious meats, rice and spices, family gatherings, street dances and more.
For millions of people across the globe, Nowruz is no small celebration. Think Christmas, New Year's and Fourth of July combined -- and add to it fire festivities, delicious meats, rice and spices, family gatherings, street dances and loud banging on pots.
— Mau kevin Recep Tafoya March 17, 2019 Hundreds of US communities celebrate Nowruz, too. Los Angeles, home to one of the largest Persian populations outside Iran, prides itself on hosting the largest Nowruz festival in the country, with daylong festivities for visitors of any age. You can also find a Nowruz celebration in almost every state in the nation. The Persian Culture Circle visited the Capitol today to celebrate #Nowruz, the New Year, with us! #coleg pic.twitter.
— Negar Mortazavi March 18, 2019 Many families also place a goldfish on the table for good luck and poetry books or the Quran to symbolize education and enlightenment.Goldfish & #Nowruz is a mystery for my local Petco employee. Walked in & asked where they keep the goldfish. He paused & asked, "Are u Persian?" I said, "Yes! Why?" He replied, "What are u guys doing to the goldfish? Store is full of Persians this week asking for goldfish.
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