Nauryz is a holiday celebrated by many Turkic and Iranian peoples, including the Kazakhs. It is a spring holiday that marks the beginning of the new year. Nauryz is celebrated on the day of the vernal equinox, which usually falls on March 21st or 22nd.

The word Nauryz comes from the Persian word "nowruz", which means "new day". Nauryz is a time for families to come together and celebrate the arrival of spring. It is also a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the new year.

Nauryz is celebrated in many different ways in Kazakhstan. Some of the most common traditions include:

• Setting off a fire: A fire is believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck in the new year.
• Jumping over a fire: Jumping over a fire is believed to cleanse one of impurities and bring good health in the new year.
• Eating kokshe: Kokshe is a traditional Kazakh dish made of seven ingredients, which represent the seven elements of nature.
• Visiting the elders: It is customary to visit the elders of the community on Nauryz. This is a time to show respect for the elders and to receive their blessings.
• Playing games: There are many traditional games that are played on Nauryz, such as kokpar (a game played on horseback) and altybakan (a game played with dice).

Nauryz is a time for joy and celebration. It is a time for families to come together and enjoy each other's company. It is also a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the new year.

Here are some additional facts about Nauryz:

• Nauryz is a public holiday in Kazakhstan.
• Nauryz is celebrated by over 300 million people worldwide.
• Nauryz is included in the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.