Today Azerbaijan Celebrates 'Su Chershenbesi'
Date
2/26/2024 7:10:00 PM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 27. Today in
Azerbaijan we celebrate the pre-holiday Tuesday -“Su
Chershenbesi”
Preparations for the Novruz holiday begin this Tuesday, Trend reports.
On this day the sacred essence of water is expressed. This
Tuesday is also called“Ezel Chershenbe”,“Sular Novruzu”. People
call it“evvel chershenbe”,“gyozal chershenbe”,“gul chershenbe”.
According to popular belief, on the first Tuesday the water is
renewed, standing water begins to move. The snow on the mountain
slopes begins to melt, the meltwater flows into the lowlands and
rushes to the rivers. Water brings life and is a symbol of purity
and freshness.
On this day, at sunrise, it is customary to go to a river or
spring for water, wash, and sprinkle each other. According to
ancient belief, water through which a ray of sun has slid is
considered renewed, and the wishes of the one who bathes in it
should come true.
Among the rituals associated with water, the ritual of jumping
over running water to cleanse oneself from the sins of the past is
often mentioned. Water is considered a symbol of purity and purity,
the beginning of life.
This Tuesday, it is recommended to put clean water on the table
and drink it for each family member.
Let us note that“Od Chershenbesi” will be celebrated on March
5,“Yel Chershenbesi” on March 12,“Torpag Chershenbesi” on March
19.
In Azerbaijan, spring will come on March 20 at 07:06:21 Baku
time. On March 20-21, Azerbaijan celebrates the Novruz holiday.
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