Nauryz meiramy is a holiday of the beginning of the ancient times. The current day (March 22) is equivalent to the day and night equilibrium. In the Persian tongue, the moon is a new day, with the same meaning as the "new day" in the modern Persian language (no = new + rouge = date; day "), ie the" New Year's Day "(the solar rising).

As of May 10, 2010, the International Day of March is celebrated on March 21, in accordance with Resolution 64 of the United Nations General Assembly.