About this day
Why it is kept and where it comes from
About this day
The vernal equinox is the day in spring when day and night are nearly equal, around 20 March.
Spiritual philosophy, inner meaning and eternal virtues
The Sun crosses the equator from south to north. It is the astronomical start of spring in the northern half of the world, and the Persian new year, Nowruz, is kept on it.
How the day is observed
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Observed in the sky; the day is not a holiday.