The United Nations has marked 21 March as International Nowruz Day, commemorating a holiday that sees millions around the world eating, dancing and furiously spring-cleaning the house from top-to-toe.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says the Persian New Year, Nowruz, is a symbol of cultural bonds and fraternity among countries celebrating the ancient ritual. Araqchi was speaking on Friday evening at ...

The DMV is home to many different cultures, including one of the largest Persian communities in the U.S. This week, they are celebrating their traditional New Year, Nowruz, which marks the arrival ...

This is a full text of his message for the Mehr News Agency: For the Kyrgyz people, as well as for the Iranians and many peoples of Central Asia, Nowruz is an invaluable legacy/heritage of their ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The United Nations has marked 21 March as International Nowruz Day, commemorating a holiday that sees millions around the world ...