المعنى
A specific greeting used to wish someone a happy Persian New Year.
خلفية ثقافية
The greeting is often accompanied by 'Robousi' (kissing on the cheeks)—usually three times—among family and close friends. In Afghanistan, Nowruz is also widely celebrated, especially in Mazar-i-Sharif. The greeting is the same, but the accent and some surrounding traditions (like Guli Surkh) differ. Tajiks celebrate Nowruz with great fanfare. They often use the phrase 'Navruzi tan muborak!' which is the Tajik Cyrillic equivalent of the Persian phrase. For Zoroastrians, this is a deeply religious time. They may use more ancient-sounding blessings that emphasize the victory of Asha (truth/order).
The Response
When someone says this to you, the easiest response is 'Eid-e shoma ham mobarak' (Your Eid is also blessed).
Timing
Don't say it too early! Wait until at least a week before the equinox, or use 'Pishapish'.
المعنى
A specific greeting used to wish someone a happy Persian New Year.
The Response
When someone says this to you, the easiest response is 'Eid-e shoma ham mobarak' (Your Eid is also blessed).
Timing
Don't say it too early! Wait until at least a week before the equinox, or use 'Pishapish'.
Ta'arof
If an elder says it to you, it's polite to bow slightly or show extra respect before replying.
Social Media
On Instagram, use the hashtag #Nowruz or #نوروز along with the phrase.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to complete the standard Nowruz greeting.
عید ______ مبارک
The standard phrase is 'Eid-e Nowruz Mobarak'.
Match the greeting to the correct time.
Which phrase do you use 2 days BEFORE Nowruz?
'Pishapish' means 'in advance', used before the holiday begins.
Which of these is the most formal way to write the greeting in a card?
Select the formal version:
This uses formal vocabulary like 'fara rasidan' (arrival) and 'mobarak bad' (may it be blessed).
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
آرش: عید نوروز مبارک سهراب جان! سهراب: مرسی آرش، _________.
The standard response to a holiday greeting is to return the wish.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formal vs. Informal
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينعید ______ مبارک
The standard phrase is 'Eid-e Nowruz Mobarak'.
Which phrase do you use 2 days BEFORE Nowruz?
'Pishapish' means 'in advance', used before the holiday begins.
Select the formal version:
This uses formal vocabulary like 'fara rasidan' (arrival) and 'mobarak bad' (may it be blessed).
آرش: عید نوروز مبارک سهراب جان! سهراب: مرسی آرش، _________.
The standard response to a holiday greeting is to return the wish.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةNo, it is a secular and cultural greeting celebrated by people of all faiths in the Persianate world.
Yes, it is perfectly appropriate for professional settings. You might use the more formal 'Nowruz-etan Mobarak'.
It is the Ezafe, a grammatical link used to connect nouns and adjectives or two nouns.
At the exact moment of the spring equinox, which varies every year between March 19-21.
No, 'Nowruz Mobarak' is also very common and slightly more modern/secular.
People will understand you, but they will correct you to 'Sal-e No Miladi'.
Yes, though they write it in Cyrillic, the spoken phrase is almost identical.
It is the gift (usually money) given after the greeting is exchanged.
Add 'Pishapish' to the beginning: 'Pishapish Eid-e Nowruz Mobarak'.
Not really, but 'Eid Mobarak' is the shortened, casual version.
Yes! If they celebrate Nowruz (like Kurds, Afghans, or Tajiks), they will appreciate it.
'Nowruz-etan Pirouz, Har Ruz-etan Nowruz' (May your Nowruz be victorious, and every day be a Nowruz).
عبارات ذات صلة
سال نو مبارک
synonymHappy New Year
نوروزتان پیروز
specialized formMay your Nowruz be victorious
صد سال به این سالها
builds onA hundred years like these years
عیدی
similarNew Year gift
سیزدهبدر مبارک
similarHappy 13th day out
