03/17/2026
For over 2500 years, this tradition has belonged to the Iranian people, not to those who try to erase our history, our symbols, and our national identity. This year, we gather not for festivity, but for remembrance, community, and hope.
Iran and Nowruz have survived invasions and centuries of change. They will survive this regime too.
This gathering is also for those spending Nowrooz away from family, away from home, and longing for community. We wanted to create a space where we can come together, hold one another, and mark the new year with warmth and intention.
This is not a festive celebration:
- In honour of the lives lost in the Uprising of the Lion and Sun, and in honour of the innocent lives we continue to lose in the current war, we will be gathering in a spirit of reflection, community, and hope. We celebrate Nowruz this year as a symbolic expression of renewal, resilience, and freedom for our homeland.
Join us for a warm, intimate community gathering with egg painting, pottery, seed planting, and other small stations designed for connection and reflection.
Samanoo, Ash Reshteh, Ajil, sweets, tea, and other refreshments will be served.
Admission is free for U of T affiliated guests. Each U of T affiliated attendee may bring up to one non U of T guest, who must arrive with them and remain with them throughout the event.
Doors close at 5:00 p.m. sharp. Capacity is limited to 40 attendees, and filling out the form is required for admission.
We hope you will join us as we welcome spring together, with hope for renewal and freedom in Iran.
