From fire festivals to park picnics, here is everything to know about Nowruz.: from when it is happening to how to celebrate.

Continuing an ancient Persian ritual, people jumped over firelogs for “Chaharshanbeh Souri: Festival of Fire” to shake off the darkness of winter and welcome the brightness of spring on Tuesday. The ...

Many Iranians are in mourning as the Persian New Year approaches this Friday. The Pres. of the House Of Iran shares this ...

Herb-packed rice, syrupy sweets, and picnic feasts: The foods of Norooz celebrate the arrival of spring.

I must have been 10 years old or younger when I watched my grandfather plant the bulb of a hyacinth plant in my parents’ front yard in California. My love for the flower began then, but would increase ...

Most Iranis I have met in India frown at the mention of Iranian or Persian restaurants in the country, emphasising on the fact that the dishes served are far from being authentic. Unlike Indian ...

The etymology of Persian words is not always very familiar to the public. In contrast, the roots of words in other languages, such as Arabic and English, are more accessible. For example, it is easy ...