Northernmost villages of India in Turtuk celebrate Nowruz, villagers paint eggs as part of festival

Mar 22, 2023

Last night, the northernmost Indian villages in the Turtuk block started their Nowruz celebrations with all of the customary customs. This year, the community...

Taliban bans Nowruz Celebration in Afghanistan's Daikundi

Mar 20, 2023

Taliban have banned the celebration of the Afghan festive Nowruz in the central Daikundi province, warning residents if they are caught celebrating the occasion,...

Taliban removes Navroz holiday from Afghan calendar

Mar 22, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], March 22 : Taliban have removed Navroz or Nowruz holiday from the Afghan calendar, according to media reports.

Navroz festival not to be celebrated in Afghanistan under Taliban regime

Mar 20, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], March 20 : Navroz or Nowruz which marks the Persian and Iranian New Year will not be celebrated in Afghanistan under the...

"Nowruz", 'a perfect example of unity in diversity' Seminar held in J-K's Budgam

Mar 19, 2023

A seminar "Nowruz Celebration: The message of Peace and Love" was organised to promote values of peace and solidarity between generations and within families...

Maharashtra: Parsis celebrate Navroz with temple visits, see pics

Aug 16, 2023

Parsi New Year, which is also called Navroz or Nowruz, marks the beginning of spring and the renewal of nature. In Persian, ‘Nav’ means...