March 20 marks the Vernal Equinox in the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere and the Autumnal Equinox in the South—that day when the sun’s light strikes the Equator directly and illuminates every continent equally. 

Baha’is celebrate Naw-Ruz, New Year’s Day, on this equinox every year. Like most happy holy days, the Baha’i New Year usually includes singing, eating, dancing and socializing. Because Naw-Ruz also marks the end of the 19-day Baha’i Fast, it brings a warm, diverse and fascinating group of people together to eat with one another, celebrate, have fun, enjoy each other’s company and truly welcome the exciting, unlimited possibilities of a new year.