What Persian phrase means “Happy Nowruz” in Iran?

The Persian phrase “Nowruz Mobarak” means “Happy Nowruz” in Iran.

“Mobarak” means blessed or auspicious, so the greeting expresses good wishes for the new year. It is commonly exchanged in spoken Persian, written messages, cards, and public holiday announcements.

“Sal-e No Mobarak,” meaning “Happy New Year,” is also used, but it is a broader Persian New Year greeting. “Eid Mobarak” is a general greeting for a festival or religious holiday and is not specific to Nowruz.

Nowruz begins at the exact moment of the vernal equinox, so its Gregorian date can vary, usually falling on March 20 or March 21. The greeting remains customary throughout the holiday period.