.nowruz Domain
.nowruz is a gTLD delegated in 2015 and tied to the Persian New Year celebration. Its original operator, Asia Green IT System, breached its contractual obligations, and ICANN terminated the registry agreement in December 2024.
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About the .NOWRUZ domain
What is the .NOWRUZ domain?
On July 1, 2024, ICANN sent a notice of breach to the registry operator, after finding that Asia Green failed to meet the emergency threshold set for downtime of its Registration Data Directory Service (RDDS). As a protective measure for existing domain holders, ICANN placed .nowruz under its Emergency Back-End Registry Operator (EBERO) Program, and ultimately issued notice of registry agreement termination on December 21, 2024. The same situation affected other extensions operated by Asia Green, such as .pars, .shia, .tci, and .xn--mgbt3dhd. Given this context, the current status of new .nowruz registrations is unclear and should be confirmed directly with ICANN or an accredited registrar.
.nowruz, tied to the Persian New Year celebration, was originally managed by Asia Green IT System Bilgisayar San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti. After contractual breaches related to downtime of its registration data directory services, ICANN placed the extension under its Emergency Back-End Registry Operator (EBERO) Program in July 2024, and ultimately terminated the registry agreement on December 21, 2024. As a result, the current status of new .nowruz domain registrations is unclear and should be confirmed directly with ICANN or an accredited registrar. Contact our team to confirm availability and the exact requirements.
Uses of .NOWRUZ
Who is the .NOWRUZ domain for?
These are the most common situations where .NOWRUZ is the ideal extension.
Projects tied to the Nowruz celebration
The original cultural purpose of this extension, subject to the registry's current situation.
Mandatory verification before any action
Given the registry agreement termination in December 2024.
.NOWRUZ vs other extensions
Which extension suits you best?
Each extension has its own profile. Here we compare .NOWRUZ with the most common alternatives to help you choose.
| Extension | Best for | Restrictions | Registration price |
|---|---|---|---|
| .nowruz This page | Registration status unclear after contract termination | To be confirmed with ICANN | Not available / inquire |
| .pars | Same situation: extension affected by the same operator (Asia Green) | To be confirmed with ICANN | Not available / inquire |
Registration process
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Frequently asked questions about the .NOWRUZ domain
Can I register a .nowruz domain right now?
The current status is unclear following ICANN's termination of the registry agreement in December 2024; it's worth confirming with ICANN or a registrar.
What is Nowruz?
The traditional Persian New Year celebration, observed in Iran and other Central Asian countries.
Why was the original registry's contract terminated?
Asia Green IT System failed to meet the emergency downtime threshold for its data directory service, leading to its placement in the EBERO Program and ultimately contract termination.
What other extensions were affected by the same situation?
.pars, .shia, .tci, and .xn--mgbt3dhd, all operated by Asia Green IT System.
What alternative does miHosting recommend?
First confirming .nowruz's status with our team, or considering a generic extension like .com.
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