February 23 marked “Water Tuesday”
February 23 marked the first Tuesday of Novruz – Water Tuesday. People believe that water is the first element that awakens with the coming of a new year. Water Tuesday begins with worshiping water. People do various water related rites and ceremonies.
The king of our holidays taking our moral values and traditions through the centuries in themselves – Novruz holiday is coming up. In general, Novruz symbolizes rebirth of the nature, awakening of the soil and purification of spirit. Novruz means coming of the new year, marking of the first day of spring and equinox. Our people give greater attention to Tuesdays in the run up to Novruz holiday. The Universe is made of four elements: water, fire, ground and wind. Legend has it that the God created a man of ground and water. He warmed the man with his fiery breathe and gave him warmth and ordered the wind to wake him up. Therefore, these Tuesdays are considered sacred. February 23 marked the first Tuesday of Novruz – Water Tuesday. People believe that water is the first element that awakens with the coming of the new year. Water Tuesday begins with worshiping water. People do various water related rites and ceremonies. Jumping over water, saying all wishes to water, bringing spring water at home early in the morning and others are among these rites. People believe that water brought in from a spring in early morning can cure any illness.
They say water is a vital source, a symbol of purity, healthiness. May your lives be as pure and long-lasting as water! Happy water Tuesday!
