Google Doodle Celebrates the Persian New Year

It incorporated vibrant elements of Persian culture…

On Tuesday, 19 March 2024, Nowruz, the Persian New Year arrived, and Google commemorated the occasion with a beautiful Doodle on its homepage.

Nowruz, which translates to "new day" in Persian, coincides with the vernal equinox, a time when day and night are somehow equal in length.

It signifies the beginning of spring in the Northern Hemisphere, symbolizing renewal and rebirth.

The Google Doodle incorporated bright elements of Persian culture. Beautiful floral designs, traditional calligraphy, and symbolic items like the Haft-sin table were on the display board.

According to the Google blog, the annual festival has been over 3,000 years. The earliest origins of Nowruz trace back to ancient Iran.

It was held on the spring equinox to mark the start of the blooming season. As time went on, several countries and ethnic groups along the Silk Roads started adopting the tradition.

During Nowruz, the most important tradition is the haft-sin. Families gather and set out seven items that each represent renewal and rejuvenation.

These items usually include wheat for rebirth and good fortune, wheat pudding for power and strength, olives for love, berries for the sunrise, vinegar for age and patience, apples for beauty, and garlic for good health.

Talking about the doodle, Mr. Yousefi said "In designing the scene, I have drawn from my good childhood memories of Nowruz, which evoke feelings of joy, togetherness, and hope.

These are captured by the animal friends who have gathered in a flower-filled courtyard to ring in the coming of spring under the blossoming tree.

Even in challenging times, the spirit of the promise of renewal and a 'new day' on the horizon-offers a beacon of hope.