The New Year celebration held by Ismaili communities in Central and South Asia is called Navroz.
Navroz is a form of the name Nowruz and is used by Ismaili Muslims for a New Year celebration with spiritual, cultural, and community significance. Ismaili communities in regions including South Asia and Central Asia have developed their own practices around the observance.
The word comes from Persian roots meaning “new day.” Related spellings include Nowruz, Navruz, and Nawruz, reflecting differences in language and transliteration. These names can refer to closely related spring New Year traditions, but the details of observance depend on the community.
Navroz should not be confused with Diwali, Vaisakhi, or Eid al-Fitr, which are separate festivals with different religious and historical origins.