New Year Celebration
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. Here's how Iran usually looks like on these days, if it weren't for the pandemic.
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Rouhani congratulates Christmas to Pope, world leaders
TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) -- President Hassan Rouhani, in seperate messages, congratulated the birth of Prophet Jesus Christ (PBUH) and the new year to Pope Francis and the world leaders.
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Ayatollah Khamenei's speech on occasion of New Year, Eid al-Mab’ath
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei delivered a live speech to the Iranian nation on Sunday, on the occasion of the Persian New Year and the auspicious Eid al-Mab’ath.
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US officials ‘shameless, avaricious, lying charlatans’: Leader
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khamenei has slammed the US authorities as “shameless, avaricious, lying charlatans.”
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Leader to address Iranian people on Sunday
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei will address the Iranian nation on Sunday noon through a live TV speech.
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VIDEO: Moment of entering New Year in Gen. Soleimani’s resting place
KERMAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – The footage shows a group of people waiting for the moment of entering the New Year, which happened at 7:19 am, near the last resting place of Lieutenant General Ghasemi Soleimani. Due to the coronavirus outbreak, large crowds have been banned from holding mass events across the country.
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Heads of Executive, Legislative branches issue messages on New Year
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani and Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani issued separate messages on the occasion of the Iranian calendar year 1399.
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By: Marjohn Sheikhi
Interesting facts about Persian New Year 'Nowruz'
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – While the world is reeling from the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, Iran is also celebrating its New Year, but under new conditions to contain the spread of the deadly virus. Here is how Iranians traditionally celebrate the 13-day long holiday, and why the rite is still so popular after 3,000 years.
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Leader determines “surge in production” as pivotal issue of New Year
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a message on the occasion of the new Iranian calendar year, 1399.
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Tajikistan’s president felicitates Pres. Rouhani on Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon in a message on Wed. felicitated his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani on the advent of Nowruz, the Persian New Year celebration which is also celebrated in Tajikistan.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Leader’s speech on 1st day of Iranian New Year not to be held amid coronavirus outbreak
TEHRAN, Mar. 09 (MNA) – The Leader's Office in an announcement on Mon. said that speech of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on the first day of Iranian New Year will not be held in the holy shrine of Imam Reza (PBUH).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
