Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei issued his New Year message, calling on the government and the nation to work hard to boost knowledge-based production and create new jobs.

Iranians have welcomed the arrival of spring with an ancient fire festival known as “Chaharshanbe Soori” or the "Festival of Fire." The street festival is celebrated on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Iranian calendar.

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Since this year’s animal zodiac sign is the tiger, in Vietnam figurines shaped like the animal are in high demand.

Thousands of flights within the United States were delayed or canceled over the New Year weekend.

At least 12 people died and 13 were injured in a stampede at a religious shrine in India during Saturday's early hours as pilgrims gathered to offer new-year prayers.

As people around the world are preparing for New Year holidays, the Vatican lights up the Christmas tree and Nativity scene set up on Saint Peter's Square.

April is usually marked by multi-day festivities across much of Southeast Asia, including Myanmar as they observe the Buddhist New Year.

Opponents of Myanmar’s military coup cancel traditional New Year festivities and instead stage silent protests to voice their anger at the ruling junta.

Iran’s capital Tehran has hosted a conference on the Persian New Year, known as Nowruz, with representatives from countries that celebrate the ancient festivity.