Navroz Mubarak 2007

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Yes, it is a hybrid date format. But the holiday is now hybrid. Little bit of Zoroastrianism, little bit of Iranian nationalism, little bit of Islam, little bit of 21st century style globalization.

Here is a good, short history of contemporary Navroz. Just a clarification, the Ismailis don’t recognize Navroz as Hazrat Ali’s birthday, we recognize Yawm-e Ali as a separate holiday. Navroz is also a marker of the solar new year for most Ismailis. The Fatimids marked a celebration of the holiday as well in the 11th century. (see Ritual, Politics and the City in Fatimid Cairo).

Here’s the Wikipedia article, including reference to the haft sīn (هفت سین), the seven “s” that are used to celebrate the New Year in Persianate cultures.

So to all, Navroz Mubarak. May you have a wonderful and happy new year.

نوروز مبارک

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2 thoughts on “Navroz Mubarak 2007”

  1. Navroz mubarak!
    In my community, today is tekufat Nissan (the spring equinox.) It’s also my birthday — so I’ve been delighted to learn about Navroz, and to realize that today is a holiday for so many. 🙂

  2. Narooz Mubarak! May Allah grabt you and your family are that you will need this year and all the years to come..love, harmony, health, and happiness.
    Ya Haqq!

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