New Year Celebration

Berlin fire dep. reports 38 New Year attacks on personnel

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Firefighting teams were attacked 38 times while responding to nearly 1,700 emergency calls through New Year's Eve and the morning of January 1 in the German capital of Berlin, the city's fire department said.
2023-01-02 20:39
New year brings new violence for United States

TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – From cops in New York injured in a shocking machete attack near Times Square, to shootings at festivals and parties, one of America’s most dangerous holidays lived up to its reputation this year.
2023-01-02 10:40
VIDEO: Iraq welcomes New Year with amazing fireworks

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – People in various provinces of Iraq welcomed 2023 with large crowds and amazing fireworks.
2023-01-01 11:00
Christmas and New Year celebration in Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Much like other Christians around the world, Iranian Armenians begin preparations for the New Year on the last days of December.
2023-01-01 00:01
Kan'ani wishes merry Christmas to Christians in world

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson wished a merry Christmas to all Christians who celebrate the birth of Jesus (PBUH) in Iran and the world.
2022-12-26 08:28
Raeisi sends message to Pope to wish happy new year

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – The Iranian president Ebrahim Raeisi sent a message to Pope Francis to wish him merry Christmas and the start of 2023.
2022-12-25 21:52
By: Seyyed Hossein Mirpour

Nowruz celebration held in tomb of Hakim Abol-Ghasem Ferdowsi

MASHHAD, Mar. 24 (MNA) – On the third day of Iranian month of Farvardin in current year in 1401, Nowruz celebration was marked at tomb of Hakim Abol-Ghasem Ferdowsi Toosi in Mashhadm Khorasan Razavi province on Thursday.
2022-03-24 18:59
People of Kyrgyzstan cherish Nowruz traditions

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Nowruz, which is celebrated on the spring equinox (usually March 21st), is one of the most important holidays in Kyrgyzstan.
2022-03-22 03:00
Raeisi on occasion of Nowruz:

Iran's economy not to be left in limbo pending of JCPOA

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Stating that the country and the economy would not be left in limbo pending the conclusion of the JCPOA, President said that while engaging in Vienna negotiations, the government also put its focus on thwarting sanctions.
2022-03-20 20:19
Leader on occasion of Nowruz:

Defeat of US max. pressure policy last year's sweetest event

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Ayatollah Khamenei said that one of the sweetest events that took place last year was the Americans explicitly acknowledging that they had suffered a “humiliating” defeat in their “maximum pressure policy” against Iran.
2022-03-20 19:13
By: Jalal Dasar

Nowruz celebration in Kurdish village of Palangan in Kamyaran

SANANDAJ, Mar. 15 (MNA) – Residents of villages of Uraman region are holding a series of celebrations and rituals to welcome Nowruz, which heralds beginning of New Iranian Year, and this celebration dates backs to thousand years ago at this village.
2022-03-15 04:00
By: Seyyed Hossein Mirpour

Iranian factory producing Nowruz nuts & sweets

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – As Iranian New Year (Nowruz) approaches factories that prepare nuts and sweets, and candies are busy these days.
2022-03-14 23:00
By: Mina Noei

Tabriz ahead of Nowruz

TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – The markets and bazaars in Tabriz in northwestern Iran are filled with people who are buying new clothes and items these days needed in preparation for celebrating the new year.
2022-03-14 22:00
By: Yahya Biabadi

People in Kermanshah preparing for Nowruz

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Simultaneously with the approach of the Nowruz, people in Kermanshah are preparing for the New Year by buying some things that are needed for Haftseen.
2022-02-23 23:59
President Raeisi congratulates Christian states on New Year

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Addressing the leaders of the Christian countries in separate messages, the President congratulated them on the birthday of Jesus Christ and the beginning of the New Year.
2022-01-01 10:05
12 dead in stampede at religious shrine in India

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – At least 12 people died and 13 were injured in a stampede at a religious shrine in India during Saturday's early hours as pilgrims gathered to offer new-year prayers, officials said.
2022-01-01 09:50
Iran VP congratulates new year to Christian world

TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – In separate messages to his counterparts in Christian countries, the Iranian First Vice President Mohmmad Mokhber congratulated the governments and their nations on the birth of Jesus Christ and the beginning of the New Year.
2021-12-26 20:00
Christmas and New Year celebration in Iran

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Christians, including Armenians and Assyrians, are making preparations for Christmas and New Year.
2021-12-25 00:27
Gen. Bagheri congratulates Christian counterparts on New Year

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of Iranian Armed Forces Major-General Mohammad Bagheri in a message to his Christian counterparts on Friday congratulated them the arrival of New Year.
2021-12-24 20:00
People of Kyrgyzstan cherish Nowruz traditions

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Nowruz, which is celebrated on the spring equinox (usually March 21st), is one of the most important holidays in Kyrgyzstan.
2021-03-28 08:22
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Nowruz celebration in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) –Afghanistan is one of over a dozen countries that celebrate the 3000-year tradition of Nowruz. This is how Afghan people observe the tradition.
2021-03-26 08:23
Nowruz most cheerful, popular holiday in Azerbaijan

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – After Iran, the Republic of Azerbaijan hosts the longest observance and number of public days related to Nowruz, which is considered as one of the most cheerful holidays in this country.
2021-03-23 08:00
By: Zahra Mirzafarjouyan

'Nowruz diplomacy' a ground for regional convergence

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – 'Nowruz diplomacy' as leverage in foreign policies and the relations of the region’s countries can have extensive contributions and benefits.
2021-03-22 07:00
By: Marjohn Sheikhi

Nowruz; a 3000-year tradition of felicity and connectedness

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Iranians will be celebrating their New Year, Nowruz, this Saturday. Here's what this ancient tradition is all about and why it is so dear to so many people around the world.
2021-03-21 07:00
Leader names New Iranian Year:

'Year of Production, Support and Elimination of Obstacles'

TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in his annual speech for the Iranian New Year named the year 1400 as the “Year of Production: Support and Elimination of Obstacles".
2021-03-20 13:07
By: Hassan Mirpour

Nowruz elements in Mashhad

MASHHAD, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Simultaneously with the approach of the New Year, Nowruz elements were installed in the city of Mashhad.
2021-03-17 16:00
VIDEO: Dozens of cars set on fire on eve of New Year

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – At least 30 cars were set on fire in the city of Strasbourg on New Year's Eve following annual violence and sabotage in various French cities.
2021-01-01 18:31
Three people dead in stabbing incident in London

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Three people were injured in a stabbing incident that took place in London at the beginning of New Year.
2021-01-01 16:32
1st VP felicitates world Christians on New Year

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Es’hagh Jahangiri in a message on Wed. congratulated the world nations on the advent of New Christian Year and the followers of Prophet of Peace Jesus Christ (PBUH) especially Christian compatriots.
2021-01-01 13:10
Zarif hopes for ending era of contempt for multilateralism

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – On the eve of New Christian Year, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif wishes the ending insane era of contempt for law and multilateralism.
2020-12-31 14:49