This book introduces the Knowles Festival and its customs.
Named “Neurzestan” due to the prevalence of the Persian suffix “Stan” in countries in the region, the book examines Knowles as an important cultural and historical event that integrates diverse cultures and communities.
Bahram Amirahmadian’s book explores Nowruz Festival and its diverse habits in the “Nowruzestan” region, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Turkey, Iranq and Iranq.
The book incorporates academic articles on history, rituals, and the importance of Iranian heritage and identity, and concludes with a comprehensive list of sources, presenting Nowruz as an important cultural and historical event that integrates diverse cultures.
Amiramadian, a professor at the University of Tehran, specializing in Iranian researchers, cultural producers, and Russian, Central Asian and white studies, is known for promoting Iranian culture.
His work consistently emphasizes the importance of cultural heritage in Iran and Persian-speaking countries, promoting unity through education.
“Nowruzestan” is designed to present Nowruz as a living embodiment of interconnectivity, first providing an overview of the festival and its regional variations, delving into academic analysis, and providing both accessibility and academic rigor.
The book’s multifaceted approach incorporates a variety of perspectives on the historical, ritual and identity-based importance of Knowles, highlighting the nature and collective contributions of the region.
The Amiramadian’s goal is to preserve and promote Iranian-Persian-speaking cultural heritage, and fosters a sense of unity by leveraging his position and partnership to bridge cultural gaps and highlighting the local shared cultural structure.
His work highlights the importance of cultural understanding in building stronger relationships and promoting a more harmonious global community.
Nowruz, meaning “new day,” is a universal celebration of new beginnings, prosperity, hope, and hope for the future, leaving behind the past. Although it rivals Christmas in its festive spirit, Knowles covers family gatherings, street performances, fire festivals and Persian cuisine.
This millennium-old tradition has been observed primarily in countries with important Parsidiaspora, including Iran, Afghanistan, Turkey, the Kurdish region of Iraq, and India. Many American communities also celebrate it. More widely, Nowruz extends from the Balkan Peninsula to the Black Sea Basin and from the Central Asia to the Middle East.
In 2010, at the request of the nations, including Iran, Afghanistan, Albania, India, Kazakhstan, Turkey and Turkmenistan, the United Nations was officially recognized as International Knowles Day on March 21.
The United Nations says that Knowles promotes the value of peace and solidarity…contributes to cultural diversity and friendship. As a result, families thoroughly clean their homes and buy new clothes.
Traditionally, Iranians adorn the Knowles table, “Haft-Seen,” and decorated iconic items starting with the Farsi Letter “S.”
These colorful ingredients, such as herbs, dried nuts and fruits, wheat grass and vinegar, represent hope for health, wealth and wealth.
Books of the Holy Qur’an and poetry are often placed on the table for education and enlightenment, and goldfish represent good fortune.
Report by Tohid Mahmoudpour