NOVRUZ IN THE CONTEXT OF UNIVERSAL ISLAMIC CULTURE
Keywords:
Islamic religion, national value, mythological representation, Nowruz holiday, national unity, holy book, historical source, system of moral and spiritual valuesAbstract
The presented article is dedicated to the study of the relationship between Nowruz and Islamic culture, including its role as a source of Islamic unity. The universal Islamic culture has enriched the national and spiritual world of the peoples who adopted this religion. Since Nowruz is part of the Turkish-Azerbaijani cultural value system, many religions and sects have tried to adapt this magnificent holiday of nature and society to their national interests. It is noteworthy that for many centuries, Islamic scholars have attempted to investigate the essence of Nowruz in their works, even contextualizing its customs and traditions within the Islamic framework. The article also touches on sources related to the celebration of this spring holiday in Eastern countries, including Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and others.
