Hamid Rahmanian has made it his life’s work to share the richness of Iranian culture. “Song of the North,” at the New Victory Theater, is just the latest installment.

Just hours after Islamist rebels ousted longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad in December, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stood at edge of the occupied Golan Heights and looked out over ...

Every spring, as the earth tilts toward balance, millions celebrate Nowruz—the Persian New Year—a 3,000-year-old festival rooted in Zoroastrianism that’s as vibrant as the season it ushers in. Known ...

Enjoy brightly dressed dancers, delicious food, tradition, and lore at the Nowruz Festival on Sunday. This is a chance to ...

Rebecca Sassouni shares her family’s recipe for halva, a beloved dessert that honors both cultural roots and cherished ...

Holi, Nowruz and Women's History Month at events for all ages; spend an afternoon drawing; or enjoy concerts from chamber to punk.

Persian New Year is celebrated in many countries across the world. Here’s everything you need to know, including what to cook ...

A roundup of this week’s events in the D.C. area includes a Black Film Festival and celebrations of Holi and Pi Day.

The Nowruz concert will include traditional Iranian music by Iranian soloists and the orchestra led by Carl St.Clair ...

One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the spirit of Nowruz is by watching Iranian films that capture the beauty, ...

Reports from various Iranian cities indicate an economic downturn and market recession, with shopkeepers in bazaars lamenting that “no business is happening,” the markets are in “winter hibernation ...

"Reshteh polo is a fragrant rice and noodle dish often served at Nowruz (Persian New Year) for lunch or dinner to symbolize ...