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Tehran's Nature Bridge Experience the harmonious blend of nature and modern architecture at the Tabiaat Bridge in Tehran, Iran's largest pedestrian overpass. This iconic structure serves as a cultural and recreational hub, connecting two…

Sizdah Be-dar in Tehran

Nowruz, meaning "new day" in Persian, is the vibrant celebration of the Persian New Year, marking the beginning of spring. In 2025, Nowruz occurs precisely at the time of the vernal equinox on Thursday, March 20. Millions around the globe…

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Create Your First Haft Sin: A Guide to Celebrating the Persian New Year

For over 300 million people around the world, Nowruz is one of the most important days of their calendar as they celebrate the new year. Nowruz (New Day in Persian) is believed to have been started by Zoroastrians some 3000 years ago on…

Chaharshanbe Suri, also known as the Festival of Fire, is an ancient Iranian tradition that is celebrated on the eve of the last Wednesday before Nowruz, the Iranian New Year. This festival is a joyous occasion that involves lighting…

Preparing Houses for Nowruz: Khāne-tekānī Nowruz is a major holiday in Iran, marking the start of the Persian New Year and the arrival of spring. One of the key traditions associated with this holiday is the practice of "shaking the house"…

Nowruz is an international festival! It is a common misconception that Nowruz is an Iranian-only event. This notion is not entirely accurate, with several countries in Europe and Asia celebrating the coming of Spring as part of remnants of…

The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) has once again opened its vault of artistic treasures, this time bringing the genius of Pablo Picasso into the spotlight alongside works from his contemporaries and Iranian masters who drew…