Nowruz (Persian: نوروز, Iranian Persian: [noːˈɾuːz], [x] lit. 'New Day') is the Iranian or Persian New Year. [36][37] Historically, it has been observed by Iranian peoples, [38] but is now celebrated by many ethnicities worldwide.

Feb 7, 2024 · Nowruz is a symbol and a fascinating festival deeply rooted in Iranian culture, making it the most important festivity of Persian people around the globe. Eid Nowruz 2025, or Persian New Year 2025, includes a variety of traditions that are …

Mar 21, 2023 · Nowruz – No-Ruz or Farsi for “new day” – is an ancient festival celebrating the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.

Mar 6, 2025 · “Did o Bazdid” or “Eid Visiting” is a Nowruz (Norooz) tradition commonly practiced in most countries that celebrate it. In some regions, remembering the deceased and visiting their graves during Nowruz is also customary.

Mar 19, 2024 · Fireworks, light shows, and even celebrations with people jumping over fire are happening across the world for Nowruz, a festival marking the Persian New Year.

Mar 19, 2024 · Nowruz is a holiday marking the Persian New Year and the first day of spring. Originating more than 3,000 years ago, the 13-day festival symbolizes renewal and harmony with nature. It...

Mar 26, 2025 · Learn how Central Asia celebrates Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr with traditions of renewal, delicious foods, and vibrant customs.

Mar 15, 2023 · Nowruz is the national New Year festivity celebrated in Iran, Afghanistan, and the Kurdish regions of Iraq, Turkey and Syria, and throughout Central Asia. With roots going back to at least...

Mar 20, 2021 · Nowruz holds great significance for Shia Muslims, and they call this day: Eid-e-Nawruz. The 6th Shia Imam, Imam Jaafar, is said to have supported the festival of Nowruz with the remembrance of the divine.

Mar 16, 2023 · In the Solar Hijri calendar, which is used by Iranian people, the first month of the year is called Farvardin and the first day of Farvardin is considered as beginning of the New Year, aka Nowruz Eid. On the Gregorian calendar however, Nowruz Eid is on March 21, 2023.