"The custom of the 'false emir' or 'Nowruz ruler' leading a procession through the city has been traced back to pre-Islamic Nowruz, the traditional Persian New Year."

Oct 29, 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 …

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is a 3,000-year-old celebration of spring, rooted in the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism. It begins on the first day of the Iranian calendar, usually on or around...

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 …

Mar 20, 2025 · Nowruz, meaning “New Day” in Persian, marks the first day of spring and the beginning of the New Year in the Persian solar calendar. With origins dating back three …

Mar 13, 2025 · Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year, is one of the most ancient and widely celebrated festivals in the world. This vibrant and joyful occasion marks the beginning …

Nowruz, also spelled Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, or Nauryz, meaning “new day” in Persian, is far more than just the start of a new year—it is an ancient celebration of life, rebirth, and the...

Mar 19, 2024 · Here’s what to know about when, how, and by whom Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year, is celebrated—as well as how it began about 3,000 years ago.

Mar 20, 2025 · Nowruz, the Persian New Year, began on Thursday, kicking off a celebration of life, renewal and rebirth that people in Iran and beyond have been observing for many …

Feb 25, 2025 · Nowruz, meaning “new day,” is much more than just the Persian New Year; it is a celebration of rebirth and renewal. This ancient holiday, observed for over two thousand years, …