- Parsi New Year, also known as Navroz, is celebrated by the Parsi community in India and around the world.
- It falls on the first day of the first month of the Zoroastrian calendar, which usually falls in August or September.
- The festival is celebrated as a symbol of new beginnings and the arrival of spring.
- On this day, Parsis dress in new clothes, decorate their homes, and exchange greetings with friends and family.
- The Parsi New Year is celebrated with great fervor and enthusiasm in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Surat, where the Parsi community is concentrated.
- Traditional Parsi dishes such as dhansak, patra ni machhi, and lagan nu custard are prepared and shared with family and friends.
- The festival is also an occasion for charity and helping the needy.
- Parsis visit the fire temple on this day to offer prayers and seek blessings from God.
- The festival is a celebration of the rich culture and traditions of the Parsi community, which has made significant contributions to Indian society and culture.
- Parsi New Year is a time for reflection, renewal, and spreading happiness and positivity in the world.
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