Muslims across the country are observing the most revered night of Ramadan, Lailatul Qadr, with deep devotion and solemnity.

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 Nowruz show is also part of the BBC News Afghan Languages festive output BBC News Persian’s Nowruz show is hosted this year by BBC News Persian’s new music team, Hesam Garshasbi and Misagh ...

Nowruz, meaning ‘new day’ in Persian, falls on the first day of the Persian calendar (around the same time as the Spring Equinox), and observes the end of darkness and the rebirth of nature.

It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know. By Aimee Ortiz Nowruz, the Persian New Year, began on Thursday, kicking off a celebration of life ...

But what is Nowruz, and why do people celebrate it? Thursday, March 20, 2025, marks the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, a holiday that's been celebrated for several millenniums, according to the ...

or Persian New Year. Nowruz translates as “new day” and marks a festival of renewal, hope, and ancient tradition. Rooted in Zoroastrianism, an ancient Iranian religion that focuses on the ...

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 ...

Then the music started, and a crew of nine began a full run-through of “Song of the North,” an elaborate shadow puppet staging of stories from the 10th-century Persian epic the “Shahnameh.” ...

Nowruz is the Persian New Year marks the arrival of spring. This festival has been celebrated for more than 3,000 years and millions of people take part in the celebrations. Nowruz, which means ...

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is a time of renewal, family gatherings and feasts that celebrate the arrival of spring. In Australia, the season may be different, but the spirit of Nowruz lives on.

Basically the producer I was working with, Ilya, is Persian and whilst we were making music he was like ‘let’s make something within the Persian culture.’" The father-of-two also opened up ...