Nowruz

By: Behnam Yousefi

People of Arak getting ready for Nowruz

ARAK, Mar. 16 (MNA) – People of Arak, Markazi province, are doing preparations and shopping for marking Nowruz and the new Iranian calendar year 1398 (staring March 21).

By: Faezeh Kaboli

'Nowruz Khani' tradition in Golestan

GORGAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – On the last Wed. of the year, people of 'Balajadeh' village in Kordkouy city in Golestan province, take part in the ‘Nowruz Khani’ ritual, in which they go from house to house, while singing lines of poetry in praise of Spring, the new year and the nature. It is customary for the householders to give them gifts or to offer them sweets.

By: Mohammad Moheimani

Nowruz egg painting festival

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – On the threshold of the Iranian New Year (March 21), Tehran Municipality’s Beautification Organization, in collaboration with the citizens, is decorating 10 different neighborhoods across the capital, including Azadi Square, with a collection of colorful egg-shaped statues to enrich the Nowruz celebration.

By: Mina Noei

New Year shopping at Tabriz Grand Bazaar

TABRIZ, Mar. 07 (MNA) – The historic Grand Bazaar of Tabriz, northwestern Iran, is now busy with people shopping and preparing for the Iranian New Year, Nowruz, on March 20. Tabriz Grand Bazaar is one of the greatest indoor markets in Iran and Asia. The Bazaar covers an area of one square kilometer, thus deserving the title ‘world greatest indoor market.'

By: Maryam Kamyab

Shahrekord under snow on eve of Nowruz

SHAHREKORD, Mar. 11 (MNA) – In the last days of winter, snowfall has blanketed various villages in Shahrekord, especially the highlands.

By: Hamid Vakili

Nowruz shopping at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Tehran’s Grand Bazaar is experiencing busy days ahead of the new Iranian Year with people trying to get ready for the arrival of the Nowruz (starts on March 21).

‘World of Nowruz’ Conf. held in Tehran

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – A conference called 'World of Nowruz' was held on Thursday February 28 at International Conference Hall of Milad Tower in Tehran.