The first day of Noorus is on the 21st of March. This day is the first day of New Year for Muslim people. As the old story tells us , during Noorus people usually stopped fighting , forgave each other ,and opened their hearts to kind pure and good feelings. This holiday of spring is a family holiday, a holiday of getting together .The purpose of Noorus is to show respect toward the older members of family. All the people dress in their best clothes.
Parents give gifts to their children, their close friends and to each other .
Rich people usually give money, clothes and food to poor people. In the evening it is tradition to get the fire going and then to jump over it . Jumping over the fire is seen as helpful to the heart and mind. Noorus is also a holiday of prayers. This day called Orozo Ait is one of the important Muslim holidays.