History
Hāji Firuz is believed to be based in a tradition called "Mir-Norowzi". Mir-Norowz was a comical figure chosen to rule the municipality for the last five days of the year (also called Panjeh). The temporary five-day king (Hakem Panj Roozeh) would often parade the city with a group of singers and dancers for the Norowz Celebrations.
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