Iranian Americans in Orange County and around the world welcomed the Nowruz, the Persian new yearr, on Thursday. A Newport ...

As a Zoroastrian, this three-pillared promise is her only prayer. “I was raised Muslim, but I converted to Zoroastrianism last year,” Duya explains, sitting cross-legged on a mattress in jeans ...

Nowruz is celebrated at the exact moment of the spring equinox when the sun crosses the celestial equator. In 2025, this ...

Nowruz begins on the first day of the Persian calendar and lasts for 13 days. The festival finds its roots in the ancient religion of Zoroastrianism. Read on to know the date, significance and ...

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In particular, Zoroastrianism, Jainism and the Baha’i faith are explored; showing that the age old quest for truth and meaning can take many shapes and forms. You could ask your pupils to ...

Nowruz lasts for 13 days, beginning on the first day of the Persian calendar. Rooted in the ancient faith of Zoroastrianism, ...

Nowroz, a Farsi (Persian) term translating to ‘new day’, is a vibrant spring festival celebrated across multiple countries that once formed part of the historic Silk Route ...

Another striking feature is a nine-foot etched glass replica of the western staircase of Darius’ Palace at Persepolis.