New Year Celebration

By: Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

A peek into Christmas celebration in Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – One may not expect Christmas celebration in a country where 99 percent of its population is Muslim, but surprise is awaiting you in the case of Iran.
2020-01-01 01:00
Pres. Rouhani felicitates New Year to heads of states

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani sent a message to offer congratulations to the heads of states on the beginning of the Year 2020 and wished a year full of peace and kindness for all people.
2019-12-31 21:34
Iran’s envoy to France felicitates New Christian Year to French nation

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to France Bahram Ghasemi on Tue. congratulated French people on the arrival of New Christian Year 2020.
2019-12-31 20:45
1st VP felicitates Christian counterparts on New Year

TEHRAN, Dec. 30 (MNA) – In separate messages to his counterparts in various Christian countries, Iran’s First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri extended congratulations on the advent of New Year.
2019-12-31 20:00
By: Maryam Davarnia

‘Yalda’ celebration ceremony in Day Care Center in Bojnourd

TEHRAN, Dec. 21 (MNA) – ‘Yalda’ celebration ceremony was held at Azar Mehr Day Care Center (special of women) on Sat. in Bojnourd, North Khorasan province. Yalda Night, known also as the Chelleh Night. Yalda is one of the most celebrated traditional events in Iran, which marks the longest night of the year (Dec. 21), that is, in the night of the Northern Hemisphere's winter solstice. It is a time when friends and family members get together to eat and read poems until well after midnight. Fruits and nuts, particularly pomegranates and watermelons, are significant for Yalda parties.
2019-12-21 10:47
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: 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
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
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
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: 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
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.
2019-03-13 16:57
By: Mohammad Khodabakhsh

New Year shopping in Tajrish Bazaar

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – With the Persian New Year fast approaching, which falls on March 21 this year, shopping malls are abuzz with people doing the traditional New Year shopping. The Tajrish old bazaar continues to be a favorite spot for this tradition, located along the northern edge of the capital.
2019-03-13 09:34
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.'
2019-03-12 10:42
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).
2019-03-03 11:12
VIDEO: Pottenstein's spectacular festival of light and fire

TEHRAN, Jan. 07 (MNA) – A thousand mountainside fires encircled the German town of Pottenstein on Sunday, creating a Lord of the Rings-like scene. At least 10,000 people attended the fire festival, which occurs every year on January 6th.
2019-01-07 16:58
Leader’s envoy, Syrian patriarch discuss regional, religious issues

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution representative to Syria Ayatollah Abolfazl Tabatabaei met and held talks with Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East John X Yazigi.
2019-01-02 12:33
VIDEO: Wooden bridge collapses in Russia, injures 13

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – A wooden pedestrian bridge came crashing down in Moscow's iconic Gorky Park moments after the stroke of midnight on January 1, 2019. 13 individuals suffered injuries of moderate severity which were not life-threatening, Sputnik reported.
2019-01-01 13:24
Zarif wishes for a peaceful year in 2019

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has wished everyone across the world a “happy, healthy and peaceful” New Year.
2019-01-01 09:15
Iran 1st VP felicitates Christians on New Year

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iranian first vice president felicitated all Christians and followers of Jesus Christ, prophet of peace and kindness, on the the beginning of the new year, 2018.
2019-01-01 09:13
Rouhani sends New Year’s greetings to world leaders

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani on Monday sent separate messages of congratulations to the world leaders and all Christians on the start of the year 2019.
2018-12-31 15:57
VIDEO: Romanians parade in bear skins to bring luck

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – In an old tradition to mark the end of the year, people of Comanesti, in the eastern part of Romania, dressed up in genuine bearskins and paraded through the streets. According to myths, if a bear enters somebody's house it will bring luck, health and welfare.
2018-12-31 15:02
VIDEO: Santa rappels skyscraper in Berlin to surprise children

TEHRAN, Dec. 18 (MNA) – Santa Claus ditched the traditional chimney and rappelled down a high-rise tower on a downtown public square in Berlin on Sunday (Dec.16) to deliver gifts to children.
2018-12-18 16:34