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Nowruz 2026: The Persian New Year festival that survived invasions, outlasted ayatollahs and arrives again

At 14:46 GMT on Friday, March 20, 2026, the earth does what it has done for billions of years. The sun crosses the celestial equator, day and night achieve their perfect equilibrium and spring, ...
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Islamic New Year: What non-Muslims should know

The Islamic New Year, also known as Hijri New Year, marks a sacred moment in Muslim history. Here’s everything non-Muslims ...
The New York Times

How Iranian New Yorkers Are Celebrating Persian New Year During the War

Nowruz, a joyous holiday marking the new year, has given rise to complicated feelings for some who are fearful for their relatives in Iran. Nowruz, a joyous holiday marking the new year, has given ...
Forbes

How Draco Malfoy Became The Face Of Lunar New Year

Harry Potter’s nemesis Draco Malfoy became the unlikely face of Lunar New Year in China, with actor Tom Felton even joining in on the celebration. A giant Lunar New Year poster featuring English actor ...
The New York Times

On a Holiday of Renewal, Iranians Are Mourning and Fearful

As they start a new year, Iranians are reckoning with bombardment, repression and economic misery. Still, many are holding fast to ancient traditions. As they start a new year, Iranians are reckoning ...