Today, more 300 million people worldwide celebrate Nowruz, marking not only the start of the new year but also the celebration of life and the triumph of light over darkness. Originally bringing ...

Seven items are "artfully arranged" on the table, according to the UN, including the following: Another tradition included in the celebration of Nowruz is spring cleaning, also known as "shaking ...

Nowruz is a celebration that marks the end of an old year and the beginning of a new one and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually takes place on March 21.

The celebration lasts for about two weeks, and typically includes food, dancing, singing and poetry. The Nowruz doodle was created by Iranian guest artist Pendar Yousefi. Yousefi was inspired by ...

The celebration culminates on Sizdah Bedar, the thirteenth day of the new year, with outdoor festivities and the symbolic discarding of Sabzeh. Nowruz — pronounced “No-rooz” — also known ...

But for 300 million people around the world, it’s the beginning of a new year, too. Nowruz—which means “new day”—is a holiday marking the arrival of spring and the first day of the year ...

Nowruz, the celebration of the Persian New Year, is celebrated worldwide — and on Friday, the celebration came to Astoria. Athena Mediterranean Kitchen on Pier 39 in Astoria held a Nowruz ...

This post was updated March 13 at 10:54 p.m. Thousands of people from across Los Angeles gathered in Dickson Court on Sunday for the Farhang Foundation’s 14th annual celebration of Nowruz ...

Another tradition included in the celebration of Nowruz is spring cleaning, also known as "shaking the dust" of the past, according to the UN. Homes are cleaned out, and people purchase new ...

Celebrating Nowruz also means a celebration of life in harmony with nature. Stemming from ancient Zoroastrian roots, the word "Nowruz" means "new day." The holiday — also spelled as Novruz, Navruz, ...

Nowruz, the celebration of the Persian New Year, is celebrated worldwide — and on Friday, the celebration came to Astoria. Athena Mediterranean Kitchen on Pier 39 in Astoria held a Nowruz ...