Nowruz

When the first light of spring touches the earth and day meets night in perfect balance, over 300 million people across the globe prepare to celebrate one of humanity’s oldest and most cherished festivals. Nowruz—meaning “new day” in Persian—marks the beginning of the Persian New Year and has been observed […]

From the symbolic Haft-Sin table to the fire-jumping of Chaharshanbe Suri, Nowruz is full of meaningful customs and surprising history. This guide collects interesting Nowruz facts, myths, and trivia: the legends behind the Persian New Year, the meaning of its traditions, and how it is celebrated under different names from […]

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, arrives with the spring equinox around March 20, 2026, uniting more than 300 million people in a shared celebration of renewal and hope. A warm greeting is one of the simplest ways to share in it. This guide gathers Nowruz greetings, quotes, and well-wishes, including […]

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, marks the arrival of spring at the moment of the vernal equinox. Meaning “new day” in Persian, it is celebrated by more than 300 million people from Iran and Central Asia to communities around the world, and is recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage. […]

Experience the magic of the Persian fire-jumping festival that welcomes spring and the New Year As the last rays of the winter sun dip below the horizon on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, millions of Iranians and Persian communities worldwide will gather around blazing bonfires. The air will fill with the […]

Food is at the heart of Nowruz. Persian families prepare herb-rich dishes, rice specialities, and sweets to mark the New Year, many of them carrying symbolic meaning for renewal and good fortune. This guide covers traditional Nowruz recipes: signature dishes such as sabzi polo ba mahi, herb stews, and festive […]

Nowruz is one of the world’s oldest continuously celebrated festivals, observed for more than 3,000 years. Its roots lie in ancient Persia and Zoroastrian tradition, where the spring equinox marked the renewal of the year. This guide traces the history of Nowruz: its Zoroastrian origins, its survival through centuries of […]

As the cold winter fades and the first blossoms of spring appear, millions of people across the globe prepare to welcome Nowruz—the ancient Persian New Year. Music has been at the heart of these celebrations for over 3,000 years. This guide brings you the ultimate playlist of Nowruz songs to […]

Celebrate the arrival of spring with heartfelt greetings that honor ancient traditions and bring joy to your loved ones. Every year, as winter loosens its grip and the first buds of spring appear, over 300 million people around the world prepare to celebrate Nowruz. This ancient festival marks the Persian […]