Newroz, the Farsi-language word for “new year,” is an ancient Persian festival that is celebrated in countries including Iraq, Syria, Turkey and Iran. It is characterized by colorful street festivals ...

It is characterized by colorful street festivals and torch-bearing processions winding their way into the mountains. For many, Thursday and Friday's Newroz festivities symbolized not only the ...

There is hope in eastern Syria that Kurdish politics could become more open to different Kurdish political parties.

Newroz, the Farsi-language word for “new year ... It is characterized by colorful street festivals and torch-bearing processions winding their way into the mountains. Advertisement Article ...