Iranians all over the world are gearing up to celebrate the joyful spirit of spring marked by the start of Persian New Year, called Nowruz.

Nowruz, which means New Day, is the first day of the Persian calendar month of Farvardin. The day usually falls on March 20 but in leap years, it coincides with March 21.

In Iran and many other countries people welcome spring with the ancient Nowruz celebrations such as visiting their relatives and friends, going on trips and spending time in nature.

The festive occasion is one of the most ancient and most cherished festivities which has been celebrated for at least 3,000 years.

In Iran, people prepare to welcome the New Year days before by doing spring cleaning, decorating their homes and buying new clothes. For Iranians, Nowruz is a celebration of renewal and change.

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