Nowruz is a rite dating back to at least the 6th century BCE, marking the new year and ushering in spring. Variously known as Novruz, Nowrouz, Nooruz, Navruz, Nauroz or Nevruz, this historic rite is observed on 21 March in many countries along the #Silk_Road , including #Afghanistan , #Azerbaijan , #India , #Iran , #Iraq , #Kyrgyzstan , #Kazakhstan , #Pakistan , #Tajikistan , #Turkey , #Turkmenistan #Albania and #Uzbekistan .

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