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Nowruz 2025 Celebrated Globally as Spring Arrives

The ancient Persian New Year festival unites over 300 million people worldwide with traditions of renewal, family gatherings, and cultural heritage.

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Iranian people shop at a flower market ahead of Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, in Tehran, Iran March 17, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY
President Donald Trump attends the annual St. Patrick's Day luncheon at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
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Overview

  • Nowruz, meaning 'new day' in Persian, marks the Persian New Year and coincides with the spring equinox, celebrated on March 20 in 2025.
  • Rooted in Zoroastrianism and dating back over 3,000 years, Nowruz symbolizes renewal, balance, and the triumph of light over darkness.
  • The festival is observed by over 300 million people across Iran, Central Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, with diverse traditions and customs.
  • Key traditions include the Haft Sin table, a symbolic arrangement of seven items starting with 'S' in Persian, alongside spring cleaning, wearing new clothes, and family gatherings.
  • World leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former U.S. President Donald Trump, extended greetings, emphasizing the festival's cultural and diplomatic significance.