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

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

Persian New Year is celebrated in many countries across the world. Here’s everything you need to know, including what to cook ...

On March 20, 2025, people worldwide began celebrating Nowruz — the Persian marker of the New Year, which coincides with the ...

In recognition of its cultural significance, UNESCO included Nowruz on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2010, and the United Nations observes March 21 as ...

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.

This ancient festival, which symbolizes rebirth and renewal, is embraced with enthusiasm across the North Shore through a series of exciting events. From cultural performances to lively festivals, ...

In Syria, many Kurds celebrated Nowruz in secret under Assad. With him gone, Kurdish people are throwing their biggest spring equinox party in decades. But some still fear for their safety.

Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) reported that more than 1.6 million marine travels took place along the ...

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

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 ...

The BBC Persian’s Nowruz show will delight viewers with Shohreh Aghdashloo’s reading from the classical poet Hafez – an ...