This ancient festival is a celebration of springtime—and a brand-new year0

• WORLD
• March 15, 2022

Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year, has been observed for more than 3,000 years as the victory of spring over darkness. March 20 is the first day of spring in the Northern Hemisphere. But it’s also the start of a new year for 300 million people around the world. Nowruz, which means “new day,”