Different New Years around the world

As we enter 2024, guided by… calendar Gregorian calendar adopted by most countries. It is interesting to realize that the world includes different time marks.

This system of time measurement is based on the solar cycle, which was reformulated by Pope Gregory XIII in 1582, replacing Julius Caesar's Julian calendar. However, other calendars coexist, each with its own cultural richness and unique traditions.

We're not all in 2024: key differences around the world

Chinese calendar: lunisolar celebration

The Chinese luni-solar calendar differs significantly from the Gregorian calendar. In 2024, The new year The Chinese festival, known as the Spring Festival, will be celebrated on February 10. Each year is associated with one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals, and in 2024, it will be the Year of the Dragon.

Jewish calendar: year 5784

According to the Jewish calendar, we are in the year 5784. Celebrating the New Year in the month of Tishri, in September, this lunisolar calendar reflects the creation of the universe. The Tashlish ritual, which consists of throwing bread crumbs into the water, symbolizes the cleansing of sins.

Korean calendar: double celebration

In South Korea, the New Year is celebrated on two dates. Seollal Day, February 10, follows the traditional Korean lunar calendar. However, South Koreans also celebrate the Western New Year on January 1, for both symbolic and administrative reasons.

Persian calendar: Nowruz, the new day

Iranians celebrate the year 2024 as the year 1402. Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is celebrated on the vernal equinox, around March 20. Dating back more than three thousand years, the celebration includes a table decorated with seven symbolic items.

Islamic calendar: Hijri and ritual diversity

According to the Islamic calendar, we are in the year 1445 which began in August. Based on lunar cycles, this calendar marks Muhammad's journey to Medina, known as the Hijra. Although many celebrate the Islamic New Year, the Gregorian calendar prevails in most Arab countries.

This diversity of the calendar highlights the richness of tradition and the complexity of the passage of time time around the world. While some are already immersed in the year 2024, others are still living in different years, each with their own stories, rituals and celebrations. It is a true celebration of the multiculturalism that enriches our planet!