The ceremonial welcoming of Nowruz (Spring Equinox) with dance, music and bonfires is one of the ancient rituals in the Kurdish regions of Iran. Because Nowruz is coinciding with Ramadan this year, the Islamic regime has apparently prohibited public Nowruz ceremonies beyond March 22. For this reason, some ceremonies have been held ahead of schedule. This video shows the beautiful ceremony held in Avihang, Marivan. | Banafsheh Sayyad

'What's Nowruz and how Iranians celebrate it?' "Nowruz - which means New Day in Farsi - marks the start of Spring. Its origins are ancient - believed to have been started by Zoroastrians around 3000 years ago - but now it is an important part of modern lives. But what exactly is Nowruz? BBC Persian's Sahar Zand سحر زند visited Little Persia in London to explain how her family celebrate the Persian New Year." (The original video uploaded on March 20, 2017) #MustSeeIran #Nowruz #Haftsin #IranianHo

📅On March 21st, Central Asian countries celebrated the annual festival of #Nowruz, which means "new days" and symbolizes the arrival of spring, the renewal of all things, and the beginning of a new year🎉. Let's take a look at the celebration of this festival especially for spring🤩! #weloveCNPC | CNPC

#Nowruz is a celebration marking the arrival of spring. It is as rich in names as it is in traditions. Uniting people for over 3,000 years, Nowruz is an opportunity to step into the new year with renewed hope. It symbolizes the revival of nature and prosperity for families as they gather around traditional meals. Celebrating these cultural practices fosters solidarity and peace within communities. Nowruz was inscribed on UNESCO’s #IntangibleHeritage List in 2016. Learn more: https://on.unesco.or