Nawrouz

Nawrouz

Nawrouz or Nowruz, is a festive occasion celebrated on the first day of spring, the renewal of nature and the beginning of a new life cycle. The celebrations, which extend for approximately two weeks, include a range of rituals, parties, and cultural events, in addition to special meals prepared specifically for this occasion.
Celebrators wear new clothes, visit families and friends and exchange gifts. Nawrouz has been celebrated for more than 3000 years in a wide area that includes Central Asia, the Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, and the Middle East.
Nawrouz was inscribed in 2016 on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Turkey.
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Nawrouz

Date of Inscription

2016

See also in Iraq

Arabic Calligraphy: Knowledge, Skills and Practices Date Palm, Knowledge, Skills, Traditions and Practices Iraqi Maqam Khidr Elias Feast and its Vows Provision of Services and Hospitality During the Arba’in Visitation Traditional Craft Skills and Arts of Al-Naoor Arts, Skills and Practices Associated with Engraving on Metals (Gold, Silver and Copper) Traditional Craft Skills and Arts of Al-Mudhif Building

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