Naw-Ruz in My Family

Alice tells us about her family's celebration of Naw-Rúz, the Bahá¿í New Year. This story talks about a Bahá¿í family's celebration of Naw-Rúz. Naw-Rúz means "New Day" in Persian, and it is the first day of spring. It is a special time of year for many people around the world in various cultures and religions. It is also the Bahá¿í New Year. The Bahá¿í Faith has followers in over 200 countries. They celebrate Naw-Rúz as the beginning of the new year in the Bahá¿í calendar.