Mughal outfits were renowned for their intricate embroidery, luxurious silhouettes, vibrant colours, and sophisticated ...

Diverse elements of Chinese culture and civilization have influenced Persian literature, particularly Persian poetry. Many ...

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.

Is Nowruz a Holy or Religious Day? Nowruz is generally a secular holiday, but some religions, including Zoroastrianism, the ...

Just as spring is a time for rebirth, the Persian New Year is a time to celebrate new life. Nowruz is celebrated on the spring equinox, which this year is on Thursday, March 20. This celebration of ...

Nowruz, meaning "new day," is the Persian New Year, which has been celebrated for over 3,000 years. It marks the arrival of ...

If you’ve spent time on social media in the past decade, you may have seen memes of a Persian princess resurfacing in waves ...

It’s an effort you can taste in their food—from olives marinated in pomegranate molasses and topped with walnuts to perfectly ...

Red fish, one of the symbols of the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, meaning "New Day" are seen before being sold at Tajrish ...

A blank canvas, a tapestry needle, yarn of Persian wool, plus agile fingers have combined to create the six kneeling cushions ...

Known to his followers as the Caspian Chef, Omid Roustaei prepares to celebrate the Iranian new year with "Bitter + Sweet" ...

Enjoy brightly dressed dancers, delicious food, tradition, and lore at the Nowruz Festival on Sunday. This is a chance to ...