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, a holiday ...

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 ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The United Nations has marked 21 March as International Nowruz Day, commemorating a holiday that sees millions around the world eating, ...

On Saturday, nearly 200 students, faculty and visitors packed into Kroon Hall for Yale’s second annual Nowruz celebration — a vibrant, high-spirited festival marking the Persian New Year and the ...

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – The Iranian New Year _ or Nowruz, meaning “New Day” _ was marked Tuesday in a rare glimpse at customs stretching back to the country’s pre-Islamic past. The traditions draw from ...

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 festival ...

Nowruz: Google is celebrating Nowruz 2025, the Persian New Year, with a colorful and festive doodle, honoring a tradition that has been observed for over 3,000 years. The occasion symbolizes renewal, ...

For over three millenia, the Persian new year, Nowruz (meaning new day) has been a tradition marking the beginning of spring, embodying the spirit of renewal and hope across regions including Iran, ...

In 1983, an Iranian friend took me out for my first taste of Persian food. The first thing we ate was sabzi khordan, the plate of vegetables, cheese, and herbs that often welcomes people at the table.