Yes — Nowruz is older than Christianity.
Here’s the clear timeline:
Nowruz dates back over 3,000 years, to ancient Persia (at least around 1000 BCE, and possibly earlier).
It is rooted in Zoroastrian traditions and celebrates the spring equinox.
Christianity began in the 1st century CE (around 30–33 CE) with the life of Jesus Christ.
Simple comparison
Nowruz: ~1000 BCE or earlier
Christianity: ~1st century CE
That means Nowruz is more than 1,000 years older than Christianity.
Today, Nowruz is celebrated by over 300 million people across Iran, Central Asia, the Caucasus, and beyond—and it’s officially recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage.