Iran celebrates ancient fire festival ahead of Persian New Year as tensions with US loom
Iran has marked its annual fire festival. The festival is known as “Chaharshanbe Souri” in Farsi. It comes a week before ...
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, Celebrates Renewal and Rebirth
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.
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Nowruz 2025: Traditions, Haft Sin and celebrations of the Persian New Year
Nowruz is celebrated at the exact moment of the spring equinox when the sun crosses the celestial equator. In 2025, this ...
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Nowruz 2025: What is the Persian New Year and how is it celebrated?
Festivities are under way for Nowruz, popularly known as the Persian New Year. Believed to have been celebrated for more than ...
Everything you need to know about Nowruz, Persian New Year
Persian New Year is celebrated in many countries across the world. Here’s everything you need to know, including what to cook ...