The United Nations has marked 21 March as International Nowruz Day, commemorating a holiday that sees millions around the world eating, dancing and furiously spring-cleaning the house from top-to-toe.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres Nowruz: A timeless celebration of renewal and new beginnings Nowruz, also spelled Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, or Nauryz, meaning “new day” in Persian ...

Over 600 street banners designed by Australian artist Rashid Rahnama lined the streets of L.A. leading up to the festival, sharing the spirit of Nowruz. Performances included a performance from ...

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The United Nations has marked 21 March as International Nowruz Day, commemorating a holiday that sees millions around the world ...