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Detailed explanation-1: -In India, it is primarily celebrated in Gujarat and Maharashtra.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hence, this holiday is also called Jamshed-i-Nouroz. Though across the world, Navroz is celebrated at the time of the vernal equinox around March 21 however, Parsis in India follow the Shahenshahi calendar which does not recognise leap years.

Detailed explanation-3: -Parsi New Year (Navroz) 2023 The festival falls every year on Spring Equinox around 21st March, but the Parsi community in India follows the Shahenshahi calendar and thus celebrate their new year later in July or August. In 2023, the Parsi New Year will be observed on 16th August (Wednesday) in India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Parsi New Year or Navroz is celebrated all over the country on 16th August every year. Parsi New Year 2022 marks the start of the new season and the beginning for the Parsi community.