In the olden days it was the custom of the Kisras or the Persian Kings to inaugurate the Navroze festival by proclaiming to his subjects his wish to hold a session and bestow gifts to all. Each day was allotted to people according to their ranks beginning from princes, noblemen, warriors, priests, relatives and the last sixth day for himself and his personal friends.
Celebration of the festival dates back to over 3000 years when the legendary king of Persia, Jamshedji ascended the throne on the day of 'Navroze'. 'Nav' means new and 'Roz' means day. The day happened to be a vernal equinox- when the length of the day equals that of the night. Navroze marked the transition from winter to summer. Later, the particular day came to known and celebrated as 'Jamshed Navroze Festival.
The festival has a long history as it was celebrated as far back as the 6th century B.C. when legendary kings like Cyrus and Darius ruled over the Persian Empire said Farida Khambatta another resident of Anjuman.
She added, “Celebration of the festival dates back to over 3000 years when the legendary king of Persia, Jamshedji ascended the throne on the day of ‘Navroze’. The day happened to be a vernal equinox- when the length of the day equals that of the night. The day marked the transition from winter to summer. Later, the particular day came to be known and celebrated as ‘Jamshed Navroze Festival’.”
Parsis celebrate Navroze in a grand and elaborate fashion. They rejoice whole-heartedly and celebrate the day in a spirit of friendship, harmony and happiness.

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