Nowruz Sayyad is held in Qeshm

The traditional and ancient ritual of Nowruz Sayyad is held this year with a variety of cultural, sports and art programs in the village of Qeshm Island. This magnificent celebration, which symbolizes the respect for the sea, aquatic and nature, will be an opportunity to empathize, happiness and preserve the rich culture of the island.

The ceremony will be cooked in the area, local music and rituals such as camel baths and carpets, and handicraft booths are also held; These programs will be held on September 1 and 2.

The celebration is held in many islands in the region, but it has a special climate in the sake of it, as it is one of the longest hunting centers on the island. Indigenous people believe this day is the day of aquatic emancipation; A day when no one is allowed to catch.

“Nowruz Sayyad” or “Nowruz Sea” is actually a celebration for the sea and fish; The purpose of this celebration is to preserve nature, to preserve the aquatic generation and to guard the marine biomass. Indigenous people believe this day is the day of aquatic emancipation; A day when no one is allowed to catch.

Not only is fishing for this day, but it is also forbidden to eat fish and other aquatic meat. For this reason, Southern women make dye and decorate it in the form of fish.

Qeshm is one of the most active fishing ports and about 2.5 fishermen are active in Qeshm Island in the field of fishing.