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.

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.