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

Members with Ballet Afsaneh and Amir School of Music perform during a celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, at the ...

Persians around the world celebrated with dance and fire, and shopped for holiday essentials as they prepared for the start ...

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.

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

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

Syrian Kurdish women, most of them wearing traditional clothing, gather to celebrate their Nowruz, Kurdish New Year, in Qamishli, northeastern Syria, Friday March 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Baderkhan Ahmad) ...

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 ...

To celebrate Nowruz, people light bonfires, set off fireworks and send wish lanterns floating off into the night sky.

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 ...

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

The Persian New Year, Nowruz, welcomes the arrival of spring and represents renewal and fresh beginnings. Below, we have ...