Mahdavi says: “King Jamshid noticed that during the long, dark winter months, his subjects descended into darkness as the Earth worked to heal itself from the harvests of the fall. The festival is based on the story of an ancient king called King Jamshid. “The celebration of Nowruz dates back to at least the 11th century AD,” explained Pardis Mahdavi, Dean of Social Sciences for Arizona State University in an article for The Conversation. The story behind Nowruz festival and why it’s celebrated Some common traditions include: Decorating eggs to honor new life, tidying up your home to prepare for a fresh start, and feasting on spring vegetables and herbs. “Did you know the United Nations recognises Nowruz as an international holiday? That’s because families celebrate this joyful festival across the Middle East, the South Caucasus, the Black Sea Basin, and Northern, Western, Central, and South Asia. In many cultures, Nowruz also marks the beginning of a new year - a time to reflect on the past, set intentions for the future, and strengthen relationships with loved ones. Today’s Doodle artwork represents this theme with Spring flowers - tulips, hyacinths, daffodils, and bee orchids.
More than 300 million people gather around the world on this day each year to celebrate the season of rebirth. Today’s Doodle highlights this ancient holiday that marks the beginning of spring. Google writes: “As winter fades, and the northern hemisphere begins to thaw, it’s time to celebrate Nowruz.
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