New Year Celebration
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Iran condemns Israeli aggression in Gaza, Lebanon
TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Esmaeil Baghaei, strongly condemned the continued acts of aggression and terrorism committed by the Israeli regime in Gaza and Lebanon.
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How is Nowruz celebrated in Iran and Central Asian countries?
TEHRAN, Mar. 24 (MNA) – Every March, 300 million people from across the world, most notably the people of Iran and Central Asian countries celebrate Nowruz, which marks the arrival of spring and the New Year.
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Book on Iran’s New Year: “Nowruzestan”
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – The book “Nowruzestan” written by “Bahram Amirahamdian” on the millennia-old tradition “Nowruz” has been published with the support of the Iran-Russia Friendship Association.
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Leader’s speech on 1st day of Iranian New Year
TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA)– On first day of Iranian New Year (Mar. 21, 2025), Leader of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei delivered his speech in Imam Khomeini (RA) Hussainiyah in Tehran with participation of people from all walks of life.
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Pezeshkian congratulates Nowruz-celebrating nations
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has extended his heartfelt congratulations on the arrival of the Persian New Year, best known as Nowruz, to officials and people of the countries that celebrate the ancient festival.
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Leader lauds martyred resistance figures in Nowruz message
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei delivered a speech on Thursday at the start of the new Iranian year of 1404.
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“We need spirit, messages of Nowruz more than ever,”: Envoy
TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani says that, in the contemporary world of today, “we need the spirit and messages of Nowruz more than ever.”
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Iran FM extends New Year, Spring Festival greetings to China
TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi conveys warm greetings to China on the occasion of the Chinese New Year and Spring Festival.
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Pezeshkian congrats N Korean leader on arrival of New Year
TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Concurrent with the beginning of 2025, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sent a message to North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday and congratulated the New Year to him and the noble nation of North Korea.
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1,000 cars set ablaze in France during New Year celebrations
TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – Despite nearly 1,000 cars being set ablaze, hundreds of thousands of people in France welcomed the New Year with largely peaceful celebrations, according to Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau.
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How many countries celebrate New Year around globe?
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – People across the world, from Africa to Asia, from Europe to the Americas, have started to welcome 2025 as the New Year with spectacular fireworks displays and amazing street festivals.
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Pezeshkain wishes for peace to world in Christmas message
TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has offered congratulations on Christmas and the New Year, wishing for peace and tranquility to Iran, the region, and the entire world.
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At least 35 children killed in crowd crush in Nigeria
TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – At least 35 children have died and six others were seriously injured in a crowd crush at a school fair in Nigeria’s third largest city, Ibadan.
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Israel fresh airstrikes close Lebanon-Syria evacuation route
TEHRAN, Oct. 04 (MNA) – The recent airstrikes by the Zionist Regime in Lebanon have blocked an important evacuation route between Lebanon and Syria.
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Tehran to mark Imam Hassan birth anniv. by holding ceremonies
TEHRAN, Mar. 26 (MNA) – On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Hassan (AS), the second Imam of Shia Muslims, special ceremonies are set to be held in the Iranian capital of Tehran on Tuesday evening.
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By: Amin Berenjkar
Nowruz celebration at tomb of Hafez Shirazi
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Iranians celebrated Nowruz (the Iranian new year) at the tomb of Hafez Shirazi early on Wednesday.
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VIDEO: Imam Reza (AS) holy shrine on Nowruz day
TEHRAN, Mar. 20 (MNA) – Different groups of people from across Iran have gathered at the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad to celebrate Nowruz, the first day of the Iranian new year.
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Iranians celebrate Nowruz, rebirth of nature
TEHRAN, March 20 (MNA) – The festival of Nowruz marks the conclusion of an old year and the beginning of a new one, traditionally celebrated on the day of the vernal equinox.
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By: Khalil Mousavi
Haftsin market in Ahvaz
TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The people in Ahvaz, the capital of Khuzestan province, like the other Iranians, are preparing Haftsin to mark the beginning of the new Iranian year of 1403.
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Flowering of Gonabad city on eve of spring
TEHRAN, Mar. 17 (MNA) – The spring flower planting project is being implemented on the eve of spring to beautify and refresh the urban environment in Gonabad, Razavi Khorasan province.
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By: Forough Taherkhani
Tehran markets before Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – People in Tehran are busy these days purchasing the items they need for celebrating the new Iranian year of 1403. The beginning of the new year is called Nowruz in Iran like many other neighboring countries.
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VIDEO: Nowruz colored eggs festival in Qarchak
TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Persians have been decorating eggs to celebrate Nowruz (the vernal equinox aka the beginning of spring or Persian New Year) for over 4,000 years.
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By: Fooroogh Taherkhani
Tehran ahead of Nowruz holidays
TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The people of Tehran, like other Iranian people, are preparing for the new year.
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Chaharshanbeh-Suri; fire festivity in Iran
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iranians welcome the arrival of spring with a centuries-old custom called Chaharshanbeh-Suri, which is celebrated on the eve of the last Wednesday before the Iranian New Year holidays.
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By: Faezeh Kaboli
'Nowruz Khani' ceremony in Golestan on eve of New year
TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) –The 'Nowruz Khani' ceremony was held in the villages in the west of Golestan province. It marks the arrival of spring during which people read out and sing poems in praise of spring, the new year, and nature.
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By: Fatemeh Amuzad
Tehran Grand Bazaar on eve of Nowruz
TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – People of Tehran are shopping with excitement in Tehran Grand Bazaar, welcoming the Iranian New Year, Nowruz.
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By: Mina Noei
Celebrating birthday of Jesus in Saint Sarkis Cathedral
TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – The birthday of Jesus Christ (PBUH) and New Year was celebrated in Saint Sarkis Cathedral in Tabriz in northwest Iran
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Defence min. hopes for Gaza ceasefire at start of 2024
TEHRAN, Jan. 02 (MNA) – The Iranian Defense Minister congratulated his counterparts in 39 countries of the world at the beginning of the New Year, expressing hope for the establishment of a ceasefire and aiding the oppressed people of Gaza.
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Erdogan calls on world to put end to killing of Gaza people
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday that “all countries and institutions” ought to unite in their opposition to the killing of defenseless women and children in the Gaza Strip for a better future.
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By: Fatemeh Amuzad
Iranian Christians celebrate New Year in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iranian Christians took part in the Christian New Year's mass at various churches across the country including Saint Mary Armenian Church in the Iranian capital city of Tehran.