Overview

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu shared public greetings for Navroz, lauding the community’s enduring contributions to India.
• Observances began with Pateti, a day for reflection, followed by Fire Temple prayers, home cleansing and exchanges of new clothes and decorations.
• Restaurants and chefs in Mumbai and Delhi unveiled special Navroz menus highlighting Patra ni Macchi, Sali Boti, Chicken Farcha and traditional sweets like ravo.
• Media outlets and social platforms published curated WhatsApp messages, quotes and listicles, underscoring the role of digital sharing in contemporary festivities.
• Gujarat and Maharashtra designated Navroz as an optional holiday to accommodate the Parsi community’s celebrations.