It marks the coming of the new year in some cultures. But what is Nowruz, and why do people celebrate it? Thursday, March 20, ...

More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know.

A grand celebration to mark the Nowruz Festival is held in Khujand, Tajikistan, March 31, 2025. Nowruz is one of the most ...

Iraqi Kurds holding lit torches walk up a mountain during a procession to celebrate their Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Akra, ...

Nowruz is a rite dating back to the 6th century BCE, marking the ushering in of spring and the new year. Variously known as ...

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, marks the arrival of spring and symbolises renewal and rebirth. This year, Nowruz, is being ...

The celebration featured a series of exhibitions and live artistic performances that brought the traditions of Nowruz and Iftar to life. Artists displayed their crafts live on-site, creating works ...

Languages: English and Farsi President Donald Trump has marked Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with a message of goodwill, acknowledging the occasion's deep cultural significance while tensions ...

Nowruz, the celebration of the Persian New Year, is celebrated worldwide — and on Friday, the celebration came to Astoria. Athena Mediterranean Kitchen on Pier 39 in Astoria held a Nowruz celebration ...

Google commemorated the arrival of spring with a special Doodle marking the Persian New Year, Nowruz 2025. This year, the celebration of Nowruz coincides with the first day of spring on March 20.

Today is Nowruz. It marks the coming of the new year in some cultures. But what is Nowruz, and why do people celebrate it? Thursday, March 20, 2025, marks the Persian New Year, or Nowruz ...