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.

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 20, 2025 · Nowruz, festival celebrating the start of the new year on the Persian calendar. Nowruz, meaning “new day” in Persian (or Fārsī), occurs on the spring equinox, which is the first day of the month of Farvardīn on the Iranian calendar. The holiday usually falls on March 21 on the Gregorian calendar.

Mar 20, 2025 · Nowruz is widely observed across areas influenced by Persian culture, including Iran, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Central Asian nations (such as Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and ...

Mar 13, 2025 · In Iran, typical dishes include kookoo sabzi (a herby frittata), sabzi polo ba mahi (rice with herbs and fried fish) and reshteh polo (aromatic rice and noodles).

Mar 6, 2025 · Nowruz, or Norooz, is the first day of the Iranian solar year, celebrated on Farvardin 1. It marks the start of the Iranian New Year and is one of the oldest festivals from ancient Iran. It has its roots in ancient Iran, and people across vast …

Mar 20, 2025 · 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. By Aimee Ortiz Nowruz ...

Mar 24, 2025 · Reportedly, a whopping 300 million celebrate Nowruz every year. According to UNESCO, the holiday may also be called “Nowrouz, Nooruz, Navruz, Nauroz, or Nevruz.” Per the source, countries where the festivities are celebrated, besides Iran, include Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Pakistan, Turkey, and more across borders, religions, and cultures.

Nowruz (Persian: نوروز, meaning "[The] New Day", IPA: [nouˈɾuːz]; Kurdish: Newroz) is the Iranian term for the New Year celebrated by the Iranian peoples. [15] It is one of the most ancient celebrations which has survived throughout history and is considered to be a day in which new good things start.

Mar 12, 2025 · Nowruz—which means “new day”—is a holiday marking the arrival of spring and the first day of the year in Iran, whose solar calendar begins with the vernal equinox. Nowruz has been celebrated in...