Iranian New Year
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Araqchi discusses Iran's major foreign policy strategies in meeting with envoys in Tehran
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi hosts ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions in Tehran at a ceremony to mark the Persian New Year (Nowruz).
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Raisi calls on economic sectors to deliver 'surge in production'
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says the New Year's slogan addresses all businesses engaged in production in the country.
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Chaharshanbe Suri in late Iranian year 1402
Iranians jump over the fire to celebrate Chaharshanbe Suri, an ancient festival held on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Persian calendar year in mid-March. However, many families have regretted the loss of their loved ones during the festivity in recent years because of incidents caused by use of dangerous incendiary materials.
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Tehran Grand Bazaar prior to Persian New Year holidays
People pour into Tehran Grand Bazaar to shop for cloths and other necessities in days remaining until Nowruz which marks the beginning of the Persian New Year in Tehran on March 18, 2023. (Photos by Mohsen Vanaei, IRNA)
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On the first day of Nowruz;
Supreme Leader to deliver speech at Imam Reza Holy Shrine
Mashad, IRNA – The Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei is scheduled to deliver a speech at Imam Reza (AS) Holy Shrine in the city of Mashad on Tuesday (the first day of the Persian New Year).