Iranian Americans in Orange County and around the world welcomed the Nowruz, the Persian new yearr, on Thursday. A Newport ...

Nowroz, a Farsi (Persian) term translating to ‘new day’, is a vibrant spring festival celebrated across multiple countries that once formed part of the historic Silk Route ...

As a Zoroastrian, this three-pillared promise is her only prayer. “I was raised Muslim, but I converted to Zoroastrianism last year,” Duya explains, sitting cross-legged on a mattress in jeans ...

"What's quite unique to Iran is that Iran retained its civilization and its language, while other languages made way for Arabic," Merhavy said. "Egypt and Lebanon and Syria - all ...

Every March, 300 million people from across the world, most notably the people of Iran and Central Asian countries celebrate ...

Nowruz is celebrated at the exact moment of the spring equinox when the sun crosses the celestial equator. In 2025, this ...

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An event spreading awareness of Zoroastrianism was held in Fondren Library March 6, including speakers from organizations both at and outside Rice, an exhibition in the Brown Fine Arts Gallery and a ...

Nowruz begins on the first day of the Persian calendar and lasts for 13 days. The festival finds its roots in the ancient ...

Nowruz lasts for 13 days, beginning on the first day of the Persian calendar. Rooted in the ancient faith of Zoroastrianism, ...