Persepolis, an ancient city located in the Fars Province of Iran, stands as one of the most significant archaeological sites ...

In Zoroastrian culture, this ritual represents mahrūrzai ... However, this tradition is slowly fading in Iran due to the ...

While many ancient festivals have faded ... Nowruz is widely observed across areas influenced by Persian culture, including ...

Iran has marked its annual fire festival. The festival is known as “Chaharshanbe Souri” in Farsi. It comes a week before ...

The arrival of the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, was vibrantly celebrated at UC Davis, bringing together students, faculty, and alumni in a festive atmosphere full of cultural richness. The ...

Hundreds of people danced, ate and celebrated the Persian New Year Marina Bay Park for Richmond's first Norooz festival.

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 ...

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.

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — I've worked for The Associated Press as a photographer since 1999. A lot of what I cover involves either Iran's government or its relations with the West, but I also try to ...

Iran has marked its annual fire festival. The festival is known as “Chaharshanbe Souri” in Farsi. It comes a week before ...

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