As Iranians celebrate the Persian New Year, explore the fascinating calendars still used around the world—shaped by sun, moon ...

Persian New Year is celebrated in many countries across the world. Here’s everything you need to know, including what to cook ...

The practice of naming years after animals dates back to the Twelve-Year Animal Cycle, a tradition adopted after the Mongol invasion and influenced by the Chinese Zodiac as well. This cyclical ...

New Iranian year 1404 began at Thursday noon as Iranians and other Persian-speaking nations are celebrating Nowruz, the oldest festival in the Persian calendar.

On March 20, 2025, people worldwide began celebrating Nowruz — the Persian marker of the New Year, which coincides with the ...

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, will be celebrated worldwide on 21 March. The event, recognised by the United Nations as International Nowruz Day, marks the beginning of spring and the first day of the ...

The Afghan interim government's Ministry of Energy and Water has decided to start the survey and design work of four major ...

Nowruz, meaning "new day," is the Persian New Year, which has been celebrated for over 3,000 years. It marks the arrival of spring and symbolises renewal and rebirth. In 2025, Nowruz falls on March 20 ...