Thursday, March 20, 2025, marks the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, a holiday that's been celebrated for several millenniums, ...

On March 20, 2025, people worldwide began celebrating Nowruz — the Persian marker of the New Year, which coincides with the ...

Persian New Year is celebrated in many countries across the world. Here’s everything you need to know, including what to cook ...

The Koch administration did not challenge the school board's decision, and schools remained open on Lunar New Year, which ...

Persians around the world celebrated with dance and fire, and shopped for holiday essentials as they prepared for the start ...

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.

An Iranian man jumps over a firework celebrating Chaharshanbe Souri, or Wednesday Feast, an ancient Festival of Fire on the ...

The Quincy School Committee narrowly voted against a proposal to make Lunar New Year an official school holiday next year. This month's vote was the third time the group has rejected the idea ...

It sounds preposterous to think that CUNY had not honored certain holidays and observances in the past, but recently this has ...