16th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Nowrouz

Nowruz, the first day of Iranian solar year coinciding with Farvardin 1st, is one of the most ancient celebrations of Iranians survived from ancient times especially among Kurds. People from different parts of Iran still celebrate the event at the time of holding which is the beginning of Spring. Nowruz is the greatest celebration of Kurds (who have their own canlendar, language, music, clothing, dancing, culture, and customs, special to themselves) and they welcome it each year by holding a magnificent ceremony.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2018
Photo Location: Iran
Camera: NIKON D5300
Copyright: © farhad sanandaji