Summary
300 million people celebrated Nowruz, the Persian New Year, which marks the start of spring. This festival has ancient roots and is being observed in Iran and Central Asia, even as conflicts continue in the Middle East.
Key Facts
- Nowruz is an ancient celebration that is 3,000 years old.
- The festival has roots in Zoroastrianism, which is one of the world's oldest religions.
- Nowruz marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere.
- About 300 million people celebrate Nowruz worldwide.
- The celebration is particularly significant in Iran and Central Asia.
- The festivities are taking place despite ongoing wars in the Middle East.
