Nowruz: Celebrating 3,000 Years of Renewal and Unity in Persian Culture

In the days leading up to Nowruz, Iranians would engage in the ritual of “khaneh tekani,” which literally means “shaking the house.” This thorough spring cleaning was not merely about tidiness; it was a way to cleanse the home of the past year's negativity, making space for new beginnings. The act of cleaning was often accompanied by a sense of anticipation and excitement as families prepared to welcome the new year with open arms.