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Spring Nowruz word search with Persian and Kurdish cultural words like haftseen and fire-leaping.
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This 20-word Nowruz word search introduces elementary and middle school students to the Persian New Year celebration and its cultural traditions. Hidden words span haftseen, fire-leaping, water symbolism, and feasts, reflecting both Iranian and Kurdish observances. Use it during a spring unit, a multicultural week, or as a free-time activity to learn about this ancient equinox celebration.

Subject:
Holidays & Seasonal
Topic:
Spring
Grade Level:
4th – 6th Grades
Updated March 2024

Word List

  • KURDS
  • PERSIAN
  • SPRING
  • ZOROASTRIANISM
  • IRANIAN
  • ETHNIC
  • NEWDAY
  • NEWYEAR
  • FEASTS
  • DANCE
  • VISITING
  • GIFTS
  • FIRE
  • LEAPING
  • WATER
  • TRADITIONS
  • SYMBOLS
  • HAFTSEEN
  • FESTIVITIES
  • SEVEN

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