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.

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

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is celebrated on March 20, 2025. Learn about its rich history and cultural importance.

Nowruz is celebrated at the exact moment of the spring equinox when the sun crosses the celestial equator. In 2025, this ...

Nowruz — which is Persian/Farsi for “New Day” — is one of the oldest festivals celebrated by humans. Annually, more than 300 ...

Auburn University’s Iranian Student Association (IRSA) hosted their annual Nowruz Celebration on campus in the Student Activities Center. Nowruz, the Persian New Year, celebrates the ringing in of a ...

Iran has marked its annual fire festival. The festival is known as “Chaharshanbe Souri” in Farsi. It comes a week before ...

The practice of naming years after animals dates back to the Twelve-Year Animal Cycle, a tradition adopted after the Mongol invasion and influenced by the Chinese Zodiac as well. This cyclical ...

As the Persian New Year approaches, anticipation builds among communities in Iran and worldwide. In 2025, the celebration of Nowruz, marking the beginning of 1404, will occur at precisely 12:31:30 PM ...

Celebrate Nowruz 2025 with heartfelt wishes, inspiring quotes, and warm messages. Share joy, love, and prosperity with ...

It’s a sentimental holiday, and celebrates the rebirth of nature, as the spring vernix – the astronomical arrival of spring ...