Navroz (Parsi New Year)
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The New Year of the Parsi community, by the Shahenshahi calendar it falls in July–August in India. Families visit the fire temple, wear new clothes and share festive food. Jamshedi Navroz, on the spring equinox (21 March), is also celebrated.
New YearCommunities
| Where | Parsi community, especially Maharashtra and Gujarat |
|---|---|
| When | Shahenshahi calendar (July–August); Jamshedi Navroz on 21 March |
| Calendar | Zoroastrian (Shahenshahi) |
| Next date | 15 August 2027 (Parsi New Year's Day/Navroz) |
| Food | Sev, ravo, patra ni machhi |
What people do
- Prayers at the Agiary (fire temple).
- Homes decorated with rangoli and flowers; visits and greetings.
Significance
Renewal and gratitude; Nowruz, shared by India and other countries, is on UNESCO's list (2016).