Nowruz 2025 Celebrated Globally, Marking Persian New Year and Spring

The 3,000-year-old festival of renewal and unity is observed by over 300 million people, with global leaders extending greetings.

Nowruz, meaning 'new day' in Persian, coincides with the spring equinox and is celebrated on March 20, 2025.
The festival, rooted in Zoroastrianism, symbolizes renewal, balance, and the triumph of light over darkness.
Observed by over 300 million people worldwide, Nowruz traditions include the Haft Sin table, spring cleaning, and family gatherings.
World leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former U.S. President Donald Trump, extended Nowruz greetings, highlighting its cultural significance.
The 13-day celebrations conclude with Sizdah Bedar, a day of picnics and outdoor festivities symbolizing the release of past year's negativity.