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-old ...

On Nature's Day, locally known as Sizdah Bedar, Iranians relish the outdoors by visiting nearby parks, vibrant gardens, or ...

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 ...

The Persian new year of Nowruz is once again upon us. This messenger of at least three millenna has stood the test of time and is the most important event in the Iranian calendar. It is celebrated ...

By Andy Baraghani During Nowruz, each dish symbolizes something greater: herbs for rebirth, fish for prosperity, sweet, sticky confections to usher in a year of joy.Credit...Emma Fishman for The ...

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, falls on March 20. Meaning “new day” in Farsi, Nowruz is a time for celebrations with family and friends. Symbolizing renewal, rebirth and the triumph of light over ...

Here’s what to know. By Aimee Ortiz Nowruz, the Persian New Year, began on Thursday, kicking off a celebration of life, renewal and rebirth that people in Iran and beyond have been observing for ...

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, celebrates the start of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Celebrated for over 3,000 years, Nowruz is observed by over 300 million people worldwide. The ...

Nowruz is the Iranian (or Persian) New Year. Historically, it was observed mostly by Iranians and those of Persian descent; however, it is now celebrated by many cultures worldwide. Nowruz is a ...