Nowruz Diplomacy
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Foreign Minister hosts ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions at Nowruz ceremony
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi hosted ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions in Tehran at a ceremony to mark the Persian New Year (Nowruz).
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In photos: The beauties of Tehran during Nowruz
The photos depict Tehran’s beauties, which are nowadays attracting travelers and holidaymakers during the two-week Nowruz vacation.
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In photos: Reshki-and-Masi Nowruz ritual in central Iran
Reshki-and-Masi is one of Nowruz rituals in Arak, the capital city of Iran’s Markazi province. A few days before spring and Iranian New Year, groups of singers go from door to door. In return, it is customary for the householders to give them gifts or to offer them sweets, candies, eggs, peas, and other foods.
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In photos: Iran, Central Asian diplomats celebrate Nowruz at Persepolis
A ceremony to mark Nowruz was held on March 17, 2025, at Persepolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in southern Iran, with ambassadors from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, and Tajikistan to celebrate the ancient Persian New Year.
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In photos: Nowruz Festival in Tehran
The opening ceremony of the International Nowruz Festival was held on Friday (March 15, 2025) at the iconic Azadi Square in Iran’s capital, Tehran.
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In photos: Folklore rituals in the run-up to Nowruz in Iran's Golestan Province
In Golestan province, northern Iran, locals celebrate the arrival of spring and the Iranian New Year with various traditions and rituals.