The colorful days leading up to #Nowruz in Tajrish area, #Tehran-#Iran. Nowruz is the celebration of Persian New Year which dates back to ancient times. | Iran Photos

4.4K views · 115 reactions | To the millions celebrating here in California, and all across the world – Nowruz Pirooz. Persian New Year is a celebration of all the abundance that spring brings, and our connectedness to nature and one another. We wish you health and happiness in the new year. | Governor Gavin Newsom | Facebook

23K views · 1.2K reactions | Preparations for Nowruz at the mausoleum of 10th century Persian poet Ferdowsi, #Tus-#Iran. Nowruz is the Iranian New Year, a tradition dating back to Ancient #Persia. Ferdowsi is the author of #Shahnameh, the national epic of #Iran. | Iran Photos | Facebook

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, began on Thursday, kicking off a celebration of life, renewal and rebirth that people in Iran and beyond have held for many generations. More than 300 million people worldwide celebrate Nowruz, which means new day in Persian. Many greet each other by saying “Nowruzetan pirooz,” or, “Wishing you a victorious Nowruz!” Read more: https://nyti.ms/4bKq5N6 | The New York Times

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