Nauruz Festival
Holidays & Events
High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12
In this lesson, students read about the Persian New Year's festival (New Day). They learn about the ceremonial table and create their own in small groups.
Note: A number of different English spellings are used for this holiday. The UN recognizes March 21 as the International Day of Nowruz.
Focus
topic-based
4-skills
interpretive
Vocabulary
renewal
vernal equinox
prophet
founder
sorrow
opposing
prosperity
ceremonial
bonfire
pale