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Syrian Kurds return home to celebrate Nowruz for the first time since exile

Kurds are returning to Syria’s Afrin district and celebrating the Nowruz spring festival openly for the first time in years

The Independent UK · Mar 21

War, through food's lens: How Iranian Americans are celebrating their new year — or not

War is rippling through their ancestral land — waged against the country where they live

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Nowruz in Tehran: Crowded markets dispte ongoing airstrikes

Iran’s capital Tehran showed signs of cautious activity on 19 March 2026 as residents prepared for Nowruz, despite ongoing US-Israeli strikes that have disrupted daily life since 28 February.

Euronews · Mar 20

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What is Nowruz, the Iranian new year?

Nowruz (meaning “new day” in the Persian language) is the Iranian, or Persian, festival celebrating the coming of spring – and the regeneration it brings. It is the first day of the year in the Iranian solar calendar (which began in 1079), marking the exact moment of the spring equinox.…

The Conversation · Mar 20

Iranians celebrate ancient fire festival as security forces disrupt event in Tehran

On the evening of March 17, the last Wednesday of the year before Nowruz, Iranians in various cities celebrated the long-standing tradition of Chaharshanbe Suri by jumping over fires and enjoying festivities, despite the war and the painful memory of the January massacres fresh in their minds.

Euronews · Mar 18

Nowruz: The best New Year celebrations across Central Asia and beyond

Several Euronews correspondents have collected their thoughts about Nowruz and the New Year to detail the how the celebrations differ between various countries and how shared ties and values keep them together.

Euronews · Mar 21, 2025

I'm Persian and the 13 days of cleaning I always do to mark Nowruz – the first day of spring and Iranian New Year – will spruce up your house in no time

See in spring with a deep seasonal clean

Homes & Gardens · Mar 19, 2025

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Tears as migrants mark a New Year with celebrations that are banned in country they fled

Many of those present break their Ramadan fast with sweet dates - this is a New Year in exile for refugees from many different communities including Syria, Afghanistan, Hong Kong and Ukraine

Daily Mirror · Mar 30, 2023

A sad, subdued Nowruz for Syria’s Kurds

Mourning the people killed in February’s massive earthquakes, the community gets together for a toned-down celebration.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2023

Passover, Eid ul Fitr and Easter: All the celebrations happening this spring

Easter isn’t - and shouldn’t be- the only holiday associated with spring

Bristol Post · Apr 14, 2022

Officials Impose Security Measures In Northern Syria During Nowruz

Kurds in Afrin and other areas in northwestern Syria celebrated Nowruz on Monday amid strict security measures imposed by the Syrian National Army (SNA) factions. SNA spokesman Major Youssef Hamoud said security forces took extra security measures at the entrances of Afrin and Jarablus and nearby towns north of Aleppo.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 22, 2022

‘One day to enjoy’: Economy woes dampen Afghan Nowruz celebration

The Taliban rule and the flagging economy have seemingly put a dampener on celebrations this year.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2022

Happy Nowruz: Five traditional dishes to celebrate Iranian New Year

Whether you’re putting on a feast for Nowruz, or just want to try out some traditional Iranian dishes, Amira Arasteh shares her favourites

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

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