Nowruz, meaning “New Day” in Persian, marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the New Year in the Persian solar calendar. With origins dating back three millennia, ...

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 many generations.

He emphasized that Nowruz symbolizes Iran’s national identity, while Ramadan reflects the country’s deep-rooted religious traditions, and historically, Iranians have celebrated both without conflict.

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is a 3,000-year-old celebration of spring, rooted in the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism. It begins on the first day of the Iranian calendar, ...

Iranian Kurdish dissidents have been watching from abroad for signs that the government in Tehran might falter after the ...

Supreme leader, 86, communicates via trusted aide, sources tell NYT; also selects replacements for any more military ...