samanu (wheat germ pudding) for affluence and sonbol (hyacinth) for spring. I remember how the hyacinth’s scent would fill the house, and how, at the exact moment of the equinox, cheers ...

As winter fades in the Northern Hemisphere and the days grow longer, millions of people prepare to welcome Nowruz, the Persian New Year, which marks the arrival of spring and symbolises fresh ...

More than 300 million people in Iran and beyond celebrate the ancient holiday. It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know. By Aimee Ortiz Nowruz ...

Today is Nowruz. It marks the coming of the new year in some cultures. But what is Nowruz, and why do people celebrate it? Thursday, March 20, 2025, marks the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, a ...

Nowruz marks the arrival of spring in Iran but also the beginning of the new year. The same is true in Afghanistan, where the festival serves as the official start of the solar calendar.

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, celebrates the start of spring and the triumph of good over evil. Celebrated for over 3,000 years, Nowruz is observed by over 300 million people worldwide. The ...

SAN DIEGO — On the first day of spring, Persians celebrate Nowruz (no-ROOZ), also known as the Persian New Year. The celebration involves gathering around a table known as a Haftseen, an ...

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No Nowruz feast is complete without Persian sweets especially Iranian baklava — which is sweetened with rosewater and cardamom — and the “samanu” sweet wheat pudding from the Haft-sin table.

As spring arrives, thousands of local Persians are celebrating their New Year, known as "Nowruz" (pronounced noo-rooz). This ancient tradition marks the beginning of spring and symbolizes a 'fresh ...