Holidays and Festivals of Uzbekistan contents

the year to come. For this reason, it is traditional to end quarrels, forgive 

debts and overlook enmity and insults. It is a time for reconciliation, when 

forgiveness and cheerfulness are the dominant sentiments. As with the 

celebration of the Chinese New Year, there are traditions associated with the 

first visitor to the house during Navruz. To ensure good luck for the coming 

year, this person should have a "happy foot"; he or she should be kind, gentle, 

witty, pious and have a good reputation.  

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In Iran and small communities of Kurdistan, Iran and Northern India, where 

Zoroastrism has retained a strong influence amongst the populace, traditions 

require that the Navruz celebratory table contain specific elements. First,