Archive for February, 2010

The Persian Nowruz

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

By : Iraj Bashiri
Introduction
The oldest of Iranian traditions, Nowruz (also referred to as eyd-i sar-i sal and eyd-i sal-i now) recalls the cosmological and mythological times of Iran. Its founder is a deputy of Ahura Mazda on earth, a position that imparts to him and the celebration a spiritual dimension and a particular sense of [...]

Nowruz Persian New Year

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Persepolis all nations staircase.

People from across Persia bring Nowruz gifts for the king.
Nowruz is the traditional Iranian festival of spring which starts at the exact moment of the vernal equinox, commencing the start of the spring. It is considered as the start of the New Year among Iranians. The name comes from Avestan meaning “new [...]