NOWRUZ FESTIVITIES AROUND THE WORLD: COUNTRIES AND CULTURES CELEBRATING THE PERSIAN NEW YEAR

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, is more than just a celebration of the arrival of spring—it is a vibrant and deeply meaningful festival that marks the first day of the year in the Iranian calendar. Its name, derived from the Persian words "now" (new) and "ruz" (day), symbolizes renewal, hope, and new beginnings. For centuries, Nowruz has been celeb