Nowruz Ceremony | Persian New Year

 Join us in celebrating Nowruz 2025, the Persian New Year, with a special ceremony hosted by the City of Ryde! Nowruz, meaning "New Day," marks the arrival of spring and is celebrated by millions worldwide across diverse cultures and ethnicities, including Persian, Afghan, Kurdish, Azerbaijani, Tajik, Uzbek, and more. It is a time of renewal, joy, and unity.

What is Nowruz?

Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year, is an ancient festival celebrating spring arrival and nature renewal, symbolizing hope, prosperity, and new beginnings over 3,000 years.

The Haft-Sin Table

The Haft-Sin table, a central Nowruz tradition, symbolises renewal, abundance, and prosperity, featuring seven items with the Persian letter 'S' (Sin) representing various aspects of life and nature.