Nowruz
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Visits to Iran’s historical sites up 28% during Nowruz
TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – During the two-week Nowruz holidays, which officially began on March 20, visitor numbers to Iran’s cultural heritage sites, museums, and historical landmarks saw a remarkable 28% year-on-year increase.
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Iranians embrace beauty of spring on 'Sizdah Bedar'
TEHRAN, Apr. 02 (MNA) – On Nature's Day, locally known as Sizdah Bedar, Iranians relish the outdoors by visiting nearby parks, vibrant gardens, or scenic rural areas to commemorate this national holiday.
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Nowruz vocabulary: Learn essential Persian words
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – This Nowruz may be a great opportunity to learn some Persian words and expressions so you can connect more with Iran's traditions and culture!
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Over 1.6 Million marine trips recorded along Iran’s coasts
TEHRAN, Mar. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s Ports and Maritime Organization (PMO) reported that more than 1.6 million marine travels took place along the country’s coasts during the first ten days of the Nowruz holiday, from March 14 to March 23, 2025.
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Turkey’s Erdogan congratulates Nowruz to Pezeshkian
TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has congratulated the Persian New Year (Nowruz) to his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Turkey’s Erdogan marks Nowruz celebrations with unity message
TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday marked the Nowruz celebrations with a message emphasizing renewal, abundance, and cultural heritage.
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Book on Iran’s New Year: “Nowruzestan”
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – The book “Nowruzestan” written by “Bahram Amirahamdian” on the millennia-old tradition “Nowruz” has been published with the support of the Iran-Russia Friendship Association.
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Leader’s speech on 1st day of Iranian New Year
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA)– On first day of Iranian New Year (Mar. 21, 2025), Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei delivered his speech in Imam Khomeini (RA) Hussainiyah in Tehran with participation of people from all walks of life.
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Leader says language of threat doesn't work with Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei told the American government on Friday that the language of threat doesn't work with Iran, refuting the claim that Iran has proxies in the region.
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Indian PM Modi congratulates Nowruz in a message
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday congratulated the advent of the Persian New Year (Nowruz) in a message.
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Putin congratulates Iran's President Pezeshkian on Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian on the advent of the New Year (Nowruz).
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Harmony of spring and poetry: Nowruz in Persian poems
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – As Iran welcomes the first day of spring, two significant occasions converge on March 21st: Nowruz, the Persian New Year, and World Poetry Day.
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By: Fatemeh Amouzad
Tehran Grand Bazaar just before Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – The photos taken by Mehr photographers show the Iranian capital of Tehran Grand Bazaar on Wednesday on the ever of the New Year known as Nowruz.
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By: Fouad Ashtari
Police drill ahead of Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Ahead of the New Year 1404, the Iranian Law Enforcement forement held an exercise at Tehran’s iconic Azadi Square on Wednesday with the participation of Chief Commander of Police Brigadier General Ahmadreza Radan.
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Ghalibaf congratulates Tajik counterpart on Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf congratulated Chairman of the National Assembly of the Supreme Assembly of the Republic of Tajikistan Rustam Emomali on the arrival of the ancient Nowruz in a message.
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Chaharshanbeh-Suri; fire festivity in Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Iranians welcome the arrival of spring with a centuries-old custom called Chaharshanbeh-Suri, which is celebrated on the eve of the last Wednesday before the Iranian New Year holidays.
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Springtime melodies: Listen to Iranian Nowruz music tracks
TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Join us to listen to several Iranian music tracks made to welcome the spring season and the ancient Nowruz celebration!
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Chinese envoy congratulates Nowruz in message to Mehr
TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The Chinese Ambassador to Iran Zong Peiwu has written a congratulatory message on the arrival of the new Iranian year known as Nowruz, stressing the importance of cultural interactions between Iran and China.
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Kyrgyz Ambassador felicitates Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the Islamic Republic of Iran Turdakun Sydykov congratulated the International Day of Nowruz.
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Iran welcomes Nowruz, a season of renewal
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – With the countdown to Nowruz underway, Iran is buzzing with preparations for one of the most significant and cherished celebrations in Iranian culture.
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By: Davood Behgam
Nowruz market in Mashhad
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – The people of Mashhad are getting ready to celebrate Nowruz as spring approaches.
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Nowruz symbol of cultural bonds among nations: FM
TEHRAN, Mar. 15 (MNA) – As Iran is about to celebrate its traditional New Year, Nowruz, Foreign Minister says the ancient ritual can provide a ground for expanding regional and international cooperation in cultural, economic, and social spheres.
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Tehran welcomes Nowruz arrival with joyful street carnival
TEHRAN, Mar. 14 (MNA) – A street carnival was held in Tehran on March 14 a few days before Nowruz which marks the start of spring and the new year in the Iranian calendar.
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By: Faezeh Kaboli
Folklore rituals of Nowruz Eve in Iran's Golestan
TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – In the northern Iranian province of Golestan, the locals have a set of traditions and rituals to mark the beginning of spring which is the start of the new Iranian year.
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By: Elham Ommi
Iranian welcome Nowruz in Kordestan
TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – The Nowruz welcoming ceremony was held in the village of Cheshmidar in Kordestan Province.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Samani cooking rituals held in Shiraz
TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Along with the anniversary of the birth of Hazrat Ruqayyah (PBUH) and on the eve of Nowruz, Samani cooking rituals were held in Shiraz of Fars Province.
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Iran road ministry official:
18 mn passengers used public transport during Nowruz
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – More than 18 million passengers used public transport during 23 days of Nowruz holidays between March 14 to April 5, 2024.
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By: Naser Abasalinia
Asef Mansion in Sanandaj
TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Asef edifice named the "Kurdish House" as a symbol of the Kurd's cultural identity is the most valuable cultural building in Sanandaj in Kordestan province which attracts many travelers during Nowruz.
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By: Ayoub Ghaderi
Tourists visit Kish Island on Nowruz holidays
TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – Kish Island in southern Iran is hosting people from across the country during the Nowruz holidays.