In the summer of 2018, at the age of 59, she opened Sofreh, her restaurant in New York City, to great acclaim.

But for 300 million people around the world, it’s the beginning of a new year, too. Nowruz—which means “new day”—is a holiday marking the arrival of spring and the first day of the year ...

Sizdah Bedar serves as a joyful conclusion to Nowruz, with families gathering outdoors to ward off the perceived bad luck associated with the number thirteen by embracing spring. Customs include ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year! CT Buzz’s Jillian Andrews talked to Shari Parvaresh the President of the Foundation of Iranians of Connecticut (FIOC ...

In this episode of Azerbaijan Diary, we discover Nowruz, an ancient festival of spring and renewal and look at how it is deeply rooted in Azerbaijani traditions. Nowruz is a cherished festival in ...

Nowruz, meaning “New Day” in Persian, marks the first day of the Persian calendar and coincides with the spring equinox (usually March 20 or 21). Celebrated by millions across the world, it is ...

On March 20, 2025, people worldwide began celebrating Nowruz — the Persian marker of the New Year, which coincides with the first day of spring. According to National Geographic, the 3,000-year ...

Celebrated by more than 300 million people worldwide, Nowruz is a 3,000-year-old tradition cherished in Iran, Afghanistan, throughout Central Asia and beyond. But what makes it special? Nowruz ...

Rooted in the heart of ancient Persia over 3,000 years ago, Nowruz is not just a New Year celebration - it is a timeless expression of hope, unity, and the rebirth of nature. Falling on or around ...

Nowruz marks the arrival of spring in Iran but also the beginning of the new year. The same is true in Afghanistan, where the festival serves as the official start of the solar calendar. The precise ...