Parsi New Year, also known as Nawroz, is celebrated by the Parsi community in India, primarily in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, where it is recognized as an official state holiday. This festival recurs every August and marks the beginning of the new year according to the Shahanshahi calendar, which differs from the traditional Nowruz celebrated on March 21. The Parsi community, an ethnoreligious group of Zoroastrians who migrated from Persia to India to escape persecution in the 7th century, retains its unique customs while integrating into Indian society. Celebrations include cleaning and decorating homes, preparing traditional dishes, and wearing new clothes. On New Year’s Day, Parsis visit relatives and friends, pray for prosperity, and engage in cultural activities such as singing, dancing, and exchanging gifts. The Parsi New Year reflects both the community’s rich heritage and their ongoing connection to their Zoroastrian roots.