At sunset, after making one or more bonfires, they jump over the flames, singing sorkhi-ye to az man, zardi-ye man az to, literally meaning "[let] your redness [be] mine, my paleness yours", or a local equivalent of it. This is considered a purification practice. In Isfahan, jumping over fire, dropping a jug from the roof, and eavesdropping by the girls are the common customs on Chaharshanbe Suri night. There is a belief that if a person who is experiencing an unfortunate situation must tie a corner of a handkerchief or any other piece of textile and stand on away. Jumping over the fire plays a significant role in the festival, as people believe it brings good luck and protects against evil spirits. Jumping over fire during Chaharshanbe Suri is an ancient tradition that dates back to pre-Islamic times in Iran. Chaharshanbe Suri is one of the cultural events. Crowds of people sing and dance until the midnight. They jump over the fire while chanting some phrases. The ceremony traditionally should start on Tuesday afternoon when people begin to light a fire and jump over it. The essential part of the Chaharshanbe Suri celebration is fire. People set fire piles on the roof, in the yard, or in the alley while the sun is setting. Jumping Over Fire. Lighting a fire, jumping over it, and spending the night by the fire is the most significant Chaharshanbeh Suri rite that is still practiced today. People gather dry bushes and twigs for this ceremony, lighting both huge and tiny flames in the streets, alleyways, and even on the tops of buildings. Chaharshanbe Suri is essentially a prelude to Nowruz celebrations, with people welcoming spring by organizing it. The main principle of this ancient ritual is lighting a large fire and jumping over it to discard sickness and problems into the fire, gaining health, energy, and warmth from it. Jumping Over Fire. In this purification ritual, everyone will jump over the fire to leave behind bad luck and leave it to the fire. During the ritual, the jumper chants to the fire: Zardi-ye Man Az To, Sorkhi-ye To Az Man. Take my yellowness, and I will have your redness At sunset, after making one or more bonfires, they jump over the flames, singing sorkhi-ye to az man, zardi-ye man az to, literally meaning "let your redness be mine, my paleness yours", or a local equivalent of it. This is considered a purification practice. Jumping over fires during Chaharshanbe Suri is a ritual act symbolizing purification and rebirth. Participants chant, “Zardi-ye man az toh, sorkhi-ye toh az man,” meaning “My yellow is yours, your red is mine,” exchanging sickness and pallor (yellow) for warmth and vitality (red). Residents across Orange County are getting ready to celebrate Ramadan, Eid, Holi, Nowruz, Passover, Lent, Easter and Vesak this Spring. spring cleaning and by jumping over fire. In Tehran, the energy of Chaharshanbe Suri — celebrating the last Tuesday of the year by jumping over fire — has engulfed neighbourhoods in a kaleidoscope of revelry. The exact beginning and ending times of the month of Ramadan are based on the sighting of the first crescent Moon on the last night of the eighth month (Sha’ban). Specifically, Ramadan is said to begin at the first observance of the crescent Moon over Mecca, Saudi Arabia (or on a date predetermined by astronomical calculation). Revelers feast and jump over fire to mark the beginning of the new year, but recent protests across Iran and the faltering economy have cast a pall over this year's celebrations. In a ritual on the eve of the last Wednesday of the year, people jump over fire to cleanse the spirit from malaise of the old year and take on the glow of the flames in preparation for the new year. Fireworks, light shows, and even celebrations with people jumping over fire are happening across the world for Nowruz, a festival marking the Persian New Year. Revelers feast and jump over fire to mark the beginning of the new year, but recent protests across Iran and the faltering economy have cast a pall over this year's celebrations. When individuals and families jump over the fire, they ask the fire to take their sickness and all the unhappiness of the past year. They also ask the fire to give them strength and health. The tradition has Zoroastrian roots. Zoroastrians considered fire to represent light, warmth, and joy. Jumping over fire signified burning away misfortune to make way for new beginnings. Loud cries of “zardi-ye man az to” are called out while jumping to avoid sickness and evil. Monday marked the beginning of spring, and that means celebrations commemorating the centuries-old holiday of Nowruz are underway. Commonly known as the Persian New Year, Nowruz translates to "new day" and symbolizes revival and renewal for its more than 300 million celebrants in modern-day Iran and beyond.
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