The Persian New Year falls on August 17, 2018. The Parsis migrated to Gujarat when Persia was invaded by Islamic armies in the seventh century. Globally, Zoroastrians celebrated their New Year on March 21, 2018, in India, Navroz will be celebrated today.
The day is also known as Jamshed-i-Nouroz, after the Persian king Jamshed who is believed to have introduced the Parsi calendar. The Parsis in India follow the Shahenshahi calendar, which does not count leap years. As a result, the Parsi New Year is celebrated in India and Pakistan 200 days after the rest of the world.
Here are some of the best messages and quotes that you can share with family and friends to mark the occasion:
* Wishing you a year that marks the beginning of a remarkable era of success and happiness in your life. Happy Parsi New Year 2018.