Question

‘Navroz’ is celebrated as the new year by which of the following communities?

• A. Christian
• B. Buddhist
• C. Parsi
• D. Sikh

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Parsi

Parsi New Year - Navroz

• Navroz, also known as Jamshedi Navroz, is the Parsi New Year.
• It is celebrated by the Parsi community, who are followers of Zoroastrianism.
• The festival marks the beginning of the spring equinox.
• The term 'Navroz' is derived from the Persian words 'nav' (new) and 'roz' (day), literally meaning 'new day'.
• It typically falls on or around March 21st each year, coinciding with the vernal equinox in the Northern Hemisphere.
• Parsis primarily reside in India, with significant communities in Mumbai and Gujarat.
• Zoroastrianism is one of the world's oldest continuously practiced religions, originating in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran).
• Key rituals include cleaning homes, wearing new clothes, visiting fire temples, offering prayers, and feasting with family and friends.
• The festival is a time for renewal, reflection, and spiritual rejuvenation.