It usually takes place on March 21st with the arrival of spring. Navroz literally means 'new day'. It is believed that the revival of life takes place during this period. The revival is denoted with the symbolic victory of the forces of light over darkness. This festival is observed on the first day of Farvardin.
Preparation begin many days in advance.
Thresholds are decorated with chowkchandans. At home, a table covered with a white cloth is specially laid for Navroz. Placed on it is a copy of the Gathas, a lit lamp, an afrigan, a bowl of water containing live fish, a shallow earthenware plate with sprouted wheat or beans for prosperity, flowers for color, a silver coin for wealth, painted eggs for productivity, and sweets and rosewater in bowls for sweetness and happiness. A small bowl with a silver coin is also placed on the table. A pomegranate is arranged on the coin and surrounded with flowers and a picture of Prophet Zarathustra is kept close to it.