Lighting fireworks and dancing around fires, Iranians in Tehran are celebrating "Chaharshanbe Suri", or "Fire Festival". The celebration is held annually on the night of the last Tuesday of the ...

Flames lit up the night across Iran into the early hours of Wednesday as young people defied both the Islamic Republic and its religious decrees, turning this year’s Chaharshanbe Suri festival ...

The fire festival, called Chaharshanbe Suri, is celebrated every year on the night of the last Tuesday of the Iranian calendar year. In Tehran, fires illuminated the streets at dusk and the sound of ...

The fire festival, called Chaharshanbe Suri, is celebrated every year on the night of the last Tuesday of the Iranian calendar year. In Tehran, fires illuminated the streets at dusk and the sound ...

The street festival is the symbol of good health, cultivation, light, and purity for Iranians Literally meaning ‘Wednesday Festivity’, Chaharshanbeh-Suri has its roots in ancient Persia traditions.

Tehran (AFP) – Iranians on Tuesday lit bonfires in the streets and jumped over them, carrying on an ancient tradition ahead of the Persian New Year to purify themselves and ward off evil spirits.

Chaharshanbe Suri, also known as the Festival of Fire, is a traditional Persian celebration that occurs on the eve of the last Tuesday before Nowruz, marking the beginning of the Persian New Year.

As the first day of spring approaches, communities across the North Shore are gearing up to celebrate Nowruz, also known as Persian New Year. This vibrant holiday signifies renewal and fresh ...