نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسنده
دانشجوی دکترای فلسفه حقوق دانشگاه باقرالعلوم علیهالسلام قم؛ و دانشآموخته سطح چهار حوزه علمیه قم.
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نویسنده [English]
This study aims to examine the status of Nowruz rituals and ancient Iranian festivals as fundamental components of the cultural heritage and national identity of Iranians. Festivals such as Nowruz, Sadeh, and Mehregan are not only integral parts of Iran’s cultural history, but also reflect the longstanding relationship between the Iranian people, nature, and the cycle of life. Among these rituals, Nowruz occupies a particularly prominent position and has today become a transnational event, celebrated with similar manifestations in countries such as Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Pakistan, Turkey, Iraq, and even China and Egypt. This geographical spread reflects the cultural and civilizational influence of Iran at both regional and transregional levels.
The research method employed in this article is descriptive–analytical and based on library sources. Within this framework, the symbolic elements and traditions of Nowruz rituals—such as house cleaning (khāneh-tekāni), the Chaharshanbeh Suri ceremony, sprouting greenery (sabzeh), setting the Haft-Seen table, and Sizdah Bedar—along with their roots in myths and Zoroastrian rituals, are examined. The findings indicate that ancient Iranian rituals, despite extensive political, cultural, and religious transformations, have maintained their historical continuity and, during the Islamic period, have been integrated with new concepts. This continuity and cultural flexibility have enabled these rituals to remain alive in people’s daily lives and to be transmitted to subsequent generations as a living heritage. Consequently, these festivals can be regarded as among the most significant manifestations of Iranian cultural identity and social cohesion.
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