the celebration the Persian new year is a little different from other new year celebrations. Persia is the old name for Iran.The Persian New Year is called Nowrooz ,which means "new day".Celebration of Nowrooz started about 3000 years ago.It is a big family celebration,and people return to their hometowns and villages to celebration the New Year with their family and friends.Nowrooz begins on the third Wednesday in March, which can be between the dates of March 19 ans 22 and is the first day of spring.It lasts for thirteen days.