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Nowruz: A calendar from Nile to present
The Nairouz Festival, celebrated today, is the Coptic Egyptian New Year and marks the beginning of the new year according to the Coptic calendar, which has its origins in ancient Egyptian calendrical systems. This celebration is linked to the anniversary of the Nile River's flood reaching its peak, with the ancient Egyptians honoring "Niyu Yaru," symbolizing the end of the Nile's inundation and the start of the agricultural season. The Coptic calendar is based on both solar and stellar cycles, dividing the year into three seasons aligned with agricultural periods, consisting of 12 months plus additional fixed days. The festivities also serve to honor martyrs who sacrificed themselves for their faith, with symbolic connections between foods such as dates and guava and the memory of these martyrs. The Days of Nesi' (intercalary days) offer an opportunity for reconciliation and forgiveness among people. This day holds a long-standing cultural and spiritual significance, embodying the ancient Egyptians’ deep connection to the Nile, agricultural life, and the enduring calendar system that has persisted through ages to the present day.
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