By Anshika Verma19, Mar 2024 01:00 PMjagranjosh.com
What is nowruz 2024?
March 19th marked the arrival of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and Google commemorated the occasion with a beautiful Doodle on its homepage.
Beginning of nowruz
Nowruz, which translates to ‘new day’ in Persian, falls around the vernal equinox, when day and night are about equal in length. It marks the beginning of spring.
How google is celebrating?
The Google Doodle included bright features of Persian culture. The display included intricate floral patterns, traditional calligraphy, and iconic items such as the Haft-sin table.
According to the Google blog
It was celebrated on the spring equinox to signal the beginning of the blossoming season. Countries and ethnic groups along the Silk Roads began to follow the ritual.
Nowruz celebrations
The most important tradition of Nowruz is the haft-sin. Families assemble and arrange seven things, each representing renewal and rejuvenation. These products are for good fortune.