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Nowruz

Join us with live music, performances, dances and cultural activities to celebrate the rich traditions of Nowruz.

Event details

When: Saturday 21 March 2026 from 5pm to 9pm
Where: Merrylands 

The meaning of Nowruz

Nowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually occurs annually on March 20.

Nowruz has been celebrated for more than 3,000 years by cultures around the world with significance to Persian culture, including Iran, Iraq, India, Afghanistan, and parts of Central Asia. The origin of Nowruz is rooted in Zoroastrianism, an ancient Persian religion that predates both Christianity and Islam.

The event is celebrated by millions who observe the holiday by doing a deep clean of their homes, celebrate a season of new life, and wishing one another good luck in the year ahead. Traditionally, celebrations were held for 13 days, to reflect on the past and set intentions for the year ahead. 

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Cumberland City Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland City Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.

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