The Persian term for the tradition of visiting elders during Nowruz is Did-o-bazdid.
Usually written did o bâzdid or دید و بازدید, the expression literally conveys “seeing and seeing back,” referring to reciprocal visits. Younger relatives commonly visit older family members first, offering New Year greetings and receiving sweets, tea, fruit, and sometimes new banknotes called eidi.
The custom makes Nowruz more than a calendrical celebration: it renews family ties and reinforces respect between generations. Elders later return the visits, creating a cycle of hospitality that can continue throughout the holiday period.
Did-o-bazdid is sometimes confused with other Iranian seasonal celebrations, such as Shab-e Yalda, the winter-solstice observance. It is also not limited to religious holidays such as Ramadan or Eid al-Fitr; it is especially associated with Nowruz’s family and community rituals.