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⚡Why Do Parsis Celebrate the Parsi New Year Twice a Year? Explained

By Nimmi Mathai

In India, Nowruz is celebrated twice because of the differences in regions and cultures. Some Parsis follow the Shahenshahi calendar and celebrate the festival in August or September. Meanwhile, others, especially those with Persian roots, celebrate Navroz according to the Zoroastrian calendar, usually in March or April. This diversity in traditions leads to two Parsi New Years in a single year.

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