About Navruz holiday

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Ancient sources about the origin of Navruz show that it was widespread in Central Asia, Iran and Afghanistan during the Achaemenid period (VI century BC). In this sense, the history of Navruz can be estimated as 25-30 centuries.
No matter when or how Navruz came into being, it was introduced on a comprehensive scientific basis, taking into account the laws of the universe and nature. For example, the entry of the sun into the constellation of the zodiac, the beginning of the lengthening of the day, the intensification of light, the revival of nature - is accepted as Navruz (Navruz means "new day"). According to the old solar calendar, Navruz coincided with the beginning of the month of Farvardin (now March 22). Today is called "Little Navruz" and from this day everything in nature is believed to come true.
Beruni provided valuable information in his book "Monuments of Ancient Peoples", in which he noted that the small celebration lasted until the sixth day of the month of Farvardin. So, on the sixth day of the month of Farvardin, he connects the essence of "Great Navruz" directly with nature and writes about it: "… He serves it all year round, that is, from the first drop of spring rain until the flowers open, comes at a time when the flowering of the trees continues until the fruits ripen, until the offspring are formed in the animals. That is why Navruz is a proof of the beginning and creation of the universe. ” These ideas prove once again that Navruz has long been a holiday of nature and spring. However, in history, the meaning of Navruz has been interpreted differently, with some trying to promote it and others trying to ban it. In particular, during the Greco-Macedonian and Arab conquests, Navruz was banned and was not considered an official holiday in royal palaces, among officials and clergy. It should be noted that in every class society of Navruz, the rule of kings, although changing form under the influence of religious ideology, has retained its essence. It is a real national holiday, celebrated with great solemnity among the working people.
Consequently, from ancient times the people had their own rules of celebration.
The pre-Islamic Navruz customs of the common people are also noteworthy. On the day of the feast, people give each other sugar and sweets (in the sense that your life is sweet), sprinkle each other with water (in the sense that this year there will be plenty of water, a good harvest) and other habits are common. In the following centuries, customs such as cleaning the yard, planting greenery and flowers, visiting parents and friends, visiting the graves of the dead became an integral part of Navruz.
Source: http://asia-travel.uz/uzbekistan/customs-and-traditions/navruz

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