Nowruz: The New Year Festivity Celebrated in Iran - Tasnim

 Nowruz (literally translated New Day) is one of the oldest celebrations in ancient Persia, which is held vigorously in the first day of spring marking the beginning of the Iranian calendar year.

11 killed, 486 injured during Fire Festival celebrations in Iran - China.org.cn

At least 11 people have been killed and 486 others injured in Iran during the celebrations of Chaharshanbe Suri, or Fire Festival, the Iranian state TV reported on Tuesday.

Iranians Observe Old Customs to Celebrate Nowruz

For more than 80 million people in Iran, the ancient festival of Nowruz marks one of the most important days of their calendar.