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January 1, 2025 | 09:08 pm
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Not all places in the world celebrate the end of the year on December 31. Here are a few other celebrations to bring in the New Year.
LUNAR NEW YEAR
Lunar New Year is typically celebrated in China, South Korea, Vietnam and other Asian countries. The festivities begin with the first new moon and end with the first full moon 15 days later based on the lunar calendar. Since this changes each year, it usually kicks off between January 21 and February 20 of the Western calendar.
Before the Lunar New Year, houses are cleaned to remove bad luck, while family gatherings, dragon dances, and fireworks are typical during the celebrations. It culminates with the Lantern Festival, where colorful lanterns are hung and traditional foods are eaten.
NOWRUZ
Nowruz marks the new year for over 300 million people worldwide and has been celebrated for over 3,000 years.
It is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, marking the first day of Spring. The word itself means “new day” in Persian.
It is the most important celebration of the year in Iran and it is also celebrated in the Middle East, Central Asia, the Balkans, and beyond.
MUHARRAM
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic New Year. The word means forbidden, in reference to war being forbidden during this month.
The exact date changes every year based on the moon, as it is a lunar calendar. This year, it’s expected to fall on Friday, June 27.
ROSH HASHANA
This two-day celebration welcomes the religious Jewish New Year.
Also called the Day of Judgement, this annual celebration calls for Jews to reflect on their relationship with God.
SONGKRAN
In Thailand, Songkran signifies the sun’s passing from the last Zodiac sign (Pisces) to the first (Aries) in mid-April.
The use of water – symbolizing purification and good fortune – is common during this festival, where people often throw water on each other.
REUTERS | Christina Anagnostopoulos
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