Followers of which religion celebrate 'Nowruz' as the New Year Day?

Christianity

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Hinduism

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Zoroastrianism

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Solution

The correct option is D Zoroastrianism
'Nowruz' is celebrated as a New-year by the followers of Zoroastrianism. Nowruz has been celebrated for at least 3,000 years and is deeply rooted in the rituals and traditions of the Zoroastrian religion. Festival of Nowruz is celebrated in Iran, Iraq, India, Afghanistan, Tajikestan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.

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Q3. Consider the following statements about Nowruz:

1. In India, the Parsi community, who follow Zoroastrianism, celebrate Navroz.

2. Now means ‘new’ and Ruz means ‘day’, so Nowruz signifies “new day”. It coincides with the Spring Equinox.

Which of the statements are correct?

The Chinese new year is the same as the new year celebrated all around the world.

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