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Parsi New Year is celebrated on August 16 annually in India. This is a regional holiday in India, which marks the beginning of a new year according to the �??Shahenshahi�?? calendar. This calendar system is followed by the Indian Parsi community, mostly inhabiting the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra. The Parsi families all over the region, get together and visit their holy fire temples to offer prayers. The traditional Parsi cuisines such as farcha, jardaloo chicken, and berry pulav are prepared. Many Parsis start afresh on this day; they clean their houses, wash their clothes, make donations, and exchange presents.
