Nowruz, which means “new day” in Persian, is a 3,000-year-old spring festival that is celebrated by millions around the world, according to media outlet Time. Start the day smarter.

Nowruz falls on the vernal equinox (first day of spring) each year. In other years, it can fall on March 20 or March 21. The length of Nowruz celebrations can vary by region; however, it lasts 13 ...

A team of evangelists with Transform Iran gathered in Turkiye in March with a special goal: meet Iranian tourists on holiday ...

Now in its 22nd year, the parade honors the rich culture of the Persian people, independent of politics or religion.

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 ...

Sizdah Bedar, celebrated on the 13th day of Farvardin in the Iranian calendar, marks the end of Nowruz festivities with Iranians embracing nature to dispel bad luck associated with the number thirteen ...

Nowruz is a historic rite observed annually on 21 March in many countries along the Silk Roads. This marks the New Year, announces spring, and the rebirth of nature. This cross-cultural celebration ...

This post was updated April 3rd at 9:18 p.m. Jan. 1 is not the only day Bruins celebrate the new year. Lunar New Year, Rosh Hashanah and Nowruz are holidays celebrating the start of various ...

This year was different. Nowruz coincides with the 19th day of Ramadan. Shi'ite worshippers place copies of the Koran on their heads, during the holy month of Ramadan at Imam Ali Shrine ...

Nowruz is a historic rite observed annually on 21 March in many countries along the Silk Roads. This marks the New Year, announces spring, and the rebirth of nature. The cross-cultural celebration ...

Nowruz, which means “new day” in Persian, is a 3,000-year-old spring festival that is celebrated by millions around the world, according to media outlet Time. People who observe the holiday do so to ...