Nowruz is a precious gift in a world of conflict and division, says UN Chief - Khaama Press

Ramadan and Nowruz reflect shared values of peace and tolerance, says Tajik ambassador - Times Kuwait

• His Excellency Dr. Zubaydullo Zubaydzoda, Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador of Tajikistan to Kuwait, highlighted Nowruz as a shared human legacy of tolerance and unity, beyond just a cultural tradition. • The Tajikistan ambassador reaffirmed his country’s commitment to enhancing cooperation for stability and prosperity while praising Kuwait’s deep-rooted traditions of solidarity and cultural engagement.   His Excellency Dr. Zubaydull…

The traditional Kazakh holiday of Nowruz is taking place today. Nowruz is a word of Persian origin and means nau-shin, riz-or, or "New Day." The holiday symbolizes the equinox and the beginning of a new year. Kazakhs make up 4% of our country's 3.5 million people, 76.3% of whom live in Bayan-Ulgii province. According to the National Statistics Committee, 34.5% of Kazakhs are aged 0-14, and 17.3% are aged 15-24.

Nowruz is a precious gift in a world of conflict and division, says UN Chief - Khaama Press

António Guterres, the United Nations Secretary-General, congratulated the arrival of Nowruz and described it as a valuable gift in his message. On Friday, March 21, Guterres shared a message on X, highlighting that in a world full of division, Nowruz represents a precious gift, bringing people together. He described Nowruz as a symbol of nature’s rebirth, the renewal of hope, and the arrival of spring, reflecting a time of rejuvenation and peace…

Richard Derecki: Happy Nowruz

On Thursday 20 March at 09:01 the sun crossed the equator going north to mark the vernal equinox. This was the point in the year at which day and night became of equal length and, going forward, will mean days becoming longer than nights – astronomical spring. It also marked the start of Nowruz, a festival marking the first day of a new year on the Iranian calendar. Nowruz, which means “new day”, is celebrated by many peoples across West and cen…

Seattle celebrates Navruz — Centuries-old spring celebration of new beginnings

In Seattle’s diverse communities, New Year’s celebrations continue, even as our Roman calendar moves further from January 1 and the ritual ball drops at Time Square in New York City.

Chicago Communities Celebrate Nowruz Away From Home – Borderless Magazine NFP

With the arrival of spring, Chicago’s Iranians, Afghans, Kurds and Kyrgyz communities celebrate Nowruz with traditions that foster unity and cultural pride.