Revelers feast and jump over fire to mark the beginning of the new year, but recent protests across Iran and the faltering economy have cast a pall over this year's celebrations.
STR/AFP via Getty ImagesPeople gather in Tehran's Azadi Square on March 20, 2023 to celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year.Monday marked the beginning of spring, and that means celebrations commemorating the centuries-old holiday of Nowruz are underway.
Commonly known as the Persian New Year, Nowruz translates to"new day" and symbolizes revival and renewal for its more than 300 million celebrants in modern-day Iran and beyond. Historically, the holiday has been observed in the Middle East and parts of Asia.This year, Nowruz willThough the exact origins of Nowruz are murky, the holiday's roots are ancient.
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