In Iranian culture, Haji Firooz or Khawja Piruz is the traditional herald of theNowruz season. Wearing black make-up and a red costume, Haji Firooz sings and dances through the streets with tambourines and trumpets spreading good cheer and the news of the coming New Year.Importantance of Haji Firooz:The sound of his songs and the sight of his dance is often analogous to hearing Christmas music in a shopping mall, telling all that Nowruz is in the air. Haji Firooz's intentions and spirit have always been well-received and loved by the people. The appearance of Haji Firuz is related to creating a happy atmosphere in the families. Norooz must begin with joy, happiness and laughter so that during the rest of the year the families will continue to be happy. It is for this reason that during these days there are people with funny makeup and joyful songs who will bring laughter and joy to families and with their comical jests and songs bring laughter to houses, streets and market places.Fire holds an important role for Zoroastrians. It appears that Haji Firooz represents the red-dressed fire keepers of the Zoroastrians, who at the last Tuesday of the year, was sent by the white-dressed Moghs (Zoroastrian priests) to spread the news about the arrival of the Nowruz.