Nowruz

Cuban amb. conveys message of fraternity, prosperity, success to Iranians

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Ambassador of Cuba to Tehran Alexis Bandrich Vega conveyed the message of fraternity, prosperity, and success to Iranians on the eve of Nowruz.
2020-03-17 20:33
By: Mina Noei

Carpet cleaning on eve of Nowruz in Tabriz

TABRIZ, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Iranians clean up their houses and renew their personal attire in preparation for the Nowruz (Persian New Year) twelve-day celebrations. Carpet cleaning is one of the things that is done during the last days prior to Nowruz.
2020-03-15 06:00
Gov't working to minimise COVID-19 tolls on economy, people's lives: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Stressing that everybody must take the issue of coronavirus seriously, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said, “The world is unanimous that to fight coronavirus, the chain must be cut from its origin and minimizing urban and interurban travel.”
2020-03-11 15:04
By: Maryam Davarnia

Bojnurd getting spring flowers ready for Nowruz

BOJNURD, Mar. 10 (MNA) – The municipality of Bojnurd, the capital city of North Khorasan province, is preparing the spring flowers to decorate the city for the New Iranian Year, Nowruz (starts on March 20).
2020-03-10 09:50
By: Fatemeh Abedi

Carpet cleaning workshops on eve of Nowruz

TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – Iranians clean up their houses and renew their personal attire in preparation for the Nowruz (Persian New Year) twelve-day celebrations, so carpet cleaning companies experience a great volume of trade during the last days prior to the Nowruz.
2020-03-09 16:00
By: Pouya Bazargard

Goldfish cultivation for 'Haft-Seen'

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Goldfish has long been a part of Iranians' New Year decorations. Although in recent years, people have been against purchasing goldfish for their 'Haft-Seen' if they can't take proper care of the pet fish, the goldfish cultivation still remains a lucrative business for the Nowruz holidays.
2020-03-04 11:45
Iran, Uruguay ink MoU on research, training, technology coop.

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was inked between Iranian Ministry of Science, Research and Technology and Uruguay’s Ministry of Education and Culture on Friday.
2019-11-08 18:33
Vice president hails 'growing Iran-Turkmenistan cultural ties'

TEHRAN, Apr. 04 (MNA) – Vice President and Head of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) Ali Asghar Mounesan hailed the friendly ties between Iran and Turkmenistan, saying the relations, especially in the cultural field, between the two sides are growing.
2019-04-04 15:16
Iranians celebrate Nature's Day to bid farewell to Nowruz

TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – Iranians are celebrating the National Nature Day today by picnicking and spending time outdoors with their families to bid farewell to the Iranian New Year’s holidays.
2019-04-02 16:42
By: Mehdi Hossein Nejadi

Astara beaches hosting Nowruz holidaymakers

ASTARA, Apr. 01 (MNA) – The Iranian border city of Astara in northern Gilan province, straddled along the Caspian Sea, is hosting the travelers who are enjoying the Iranian New Year holidays (Nowruz).
2019-04-01 13:22
By: Maryam Kamyab

“Nowruz Celebrations” in Tehran’s Milad Tower

TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – Tehran’s Milad Tower is hosting travelers during Nowruz holidays (Persian New Year) every day from 10 am to 21 with performing various cultural, sports, recreational, welfare, social and family-oriented programs.
2019-03-25 12:10
By: Shahab Ghayoumi

Tehran’s weather condition during Nowruz holidays

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – With the beginning of Nowruz (Persian New Year) holidays and travel of citizens, Tehran is experiencing low traffic and pollution-free days.
2019-03-24 20:02
Pakistan hosts Intl. Nowruz Festival

TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Rites and rituals of Nowruz Festival 2019 was held in Pakistan capital Islamabad on Sunday with the participation of the Islamic Republic of Ian and other countries which celebrate Nowruz (New Year).
2019-03-24 19:40
By: Aryan Nasrollahi

“Nowruz Celebration” in Kordestan prov.’s villages

KORDESTAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Nowruz celebrations, marking Persian New Year, were held in Salian villages, Sarvabad and Angoujan districts, Sanandaj, Kordestan province.
2019-03-24 10:09
Leader’s March 21 speech at Imam Reza shrine

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei addressed a large gathering of pilgrims at Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad, northeast Iran, on Thursday.
2019-03-22 13:54
Intl. Nowruz Day celebrated in Geneva

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – The International Nowruz Day, marking the Persian New Year and arrival of spring, was celebrated in the Swiss city of Geneva on March 21, hosted by Iran and ten other countries.
2019-03-22 11:57
Iran's Leader:

Defeating enemy not enough, economic deterrence required

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei said that while Iran will definitely defeat its enemies, the country still needs to achieve a level in deterrence where enemies cannot harm the country’s economy.
2019-03-21 16:33
Blasts in Kabul kill 6, injure more than 20

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – At least six people were killed and 23 others injured after three blasts hit Shia neighborhood of Kabul on Thursday, where people were celebrating Nowruz.
2019-03-21 12:56
Rouhani felicitates New Year to heads of regional states

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – In separate messages on Thu., Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated leaders of some regional countries on the beginning of the New Year, wishing for the nations’ success and prosperity in 1398.
2019-03-21 12:11
By: Mehdi Bakhshi

Pilgrims pray for good year at Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) Mausoleum

QOM, Mar. 21 (MNA) – A large crowd of pilgrims gathered in Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) Mausoleum in Qom on Wed. night to mark the start of the New Year and ask God to grant them health and success. The vernal equinox which took place at 1:28 AM local time marked the start of spring and Nowruz holidays.
2019-03-21 11:21
Nowruz a chance to foster dialogue, mutual respect: Guterres

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued a message on the occasion of Nowruz, noting that this is a chance to reaffirm commitment to peace and dialogue.
2019-03-21 11:07
By: Amin Berenjkar

People celebrate New Year in Tomb of Hafez

SHIRAZ, Mar. 21 (MNA) – People gathered in the Tomb of Hafez in Shiraz, Fars province, last night to celebrate the New Year. The vernal equinox which took place at 1:28 AM local time marked the start of spring and Nowruz holidays in Iran.
2019-03-21 11:05
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

It’s that time of year again! Nowruz, and why Iranians love it so much

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – The Persian New Year celebration, known as Nowruz, begins this year on Thursday, March 21. Here is how Iranians celebrate the 13-day long holiday, and why the rite is still so popular after 3,000 years.
2019-03-21 10:13
Rouhani vows to establish more friendly ties with neighbors in New Year

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has issued a message on the occasion of New Year, noting that Iran will establish more friendly relations with its neighboring countries in this year.
2019-03-21 10:01
Iran’s Leader:

‘Boosting production’ pivotal issue of new year

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has named the Persian New Year, 1398, as the ‘Year of Boosting Production, which can solve the country’s economic problems and cut dependency on foreigners.
2019-03-21 01:52
Zarif in Nowruz message;

Iran to continue engagement with partners to foil US bullying

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – In his New Year message, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif said the country welcomes constructive engagement with partners to neutralize the US bulling habits.
2019-03-20 23:04
By: Raheleh Hesari

Preparations for Nowruz in Gorgan

GORGAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – People in Gorgan, the capital city of Golestan Province in north Iran have made preparations for celebrating the new year (Nowruz) by decorating the city with Nowruz symbols such as giant coloured eggs and statues displayed in public squares.
2019-03-19 21:43
By: Mahsa Safari

Nowruz shopping in northern city of Gorgan

GORGAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – People of Gorgan, Golestan province, are doing required shopping to start the new Iranian calendar year 1398 (starting on March 21). It is one of the traditions of Iranians to buy new clothing for the new year.
2019-03-19 11:30
By: Majid Haghdoust

MNA, Tehran Times staff celebrate Nowruz

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – The journalists and other personnel of Mehr News Agency (MNA) and English newspaper Tehran Times together on Monday, celebrated the arrival of new Iranian year of 1398, three days before its first day, which is called Nowruz.
2019-03-18 23:28
By: Hamid Vakili

Car traffic in capital Tehran on threshold of New Year

TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – With the Persian New Year fast approaching (March 21), poeple in Tehran are in a last-minute shopping rush, contributing to a heavy volume of car traffic on the streets of the Iranian capital.
2019-03-17 12:14