The word Nowruz (Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, Nauryz), means new day; its spelling and pronunciation may vary by country. Nowruz marks the first day of spring and is celebrated on the day of the astronomical vernal equinox, which usually occurs on 21 March. It is celebrated as the beginning of the new year by more...

One of the oldest Persian celebrations, Shabe Yalda (Yalda Night), sometimes referred to as Shab-e Chelleh, is yearly observed on December 21 by Farsi Speakers all over the world. Yalda is a winter solstice celebration that occurs at the end of autumn and on the year’s longest night. Farsi Speakers commemorate the final night of...