Nowruz is a Persian festival that marks the beginning of spring and the Iranian New Year. This holiday is celebrated by millions of people around the world, especially in Iran, but it goes by different names depending on the language and culture. In Turkey, Nowruz is called Nevruz while in Azerbaijan it is referred to as Novruz. In Afghanistan, it is known as Nauruz while in Tajikistan it is Navruz. The holiday is also celebrated in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan under slightly different names. Despite the different names, the essence of the holiday remains the same, celebrating the rebirth of nature and the start of a new year.