It marks the coming of the new year in some cultures. But what is Nowruz, and why do people celebrate it? Thursday, March 20, ...

The Koch administration did not challenge the school board's decision, and schools remained open on Lunar New Year, which ...

The festival of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is Iran's most important holiday and celebrated in more ten other countries in ...

Persian New Year is celebrated in many countries across the world. Here’s everything you need to know, including what to cook ...

Nowruz is celebrated at the exact moment of the spring equinox when the sun crosses the celestial equator. In 2025, this ...

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.

An Iranian man jumps over a firework celebrating Chaharshanbe Souri, or Wednesday Feast, an ancient Festival of Fire on the ...