Many people dress up as Hadji Firooz, is a symbolic character of the New Year, just as Santa Claus is of Christmas. hadji Firooz wears a red satin costume and has black makeup on his face. he sings and dances through the streets, telling everyone that the New Year is coming. today, people see him in shopping malls, just as you can see Santa Claus in the United State or in Britain. First, on the last Wednesday before Newrooz, people light fires in public places. this is when the celebration begins. Family member line