Chaharshanbe Suri celebrations in Iran, marking the last Wednesday before the Persian New Year, took a devastating turn this year as 15 people lost their lives and more than 1,000 sustained injuries.

This year, against the backdrop of Ramadan and rising discontent, the celebrations took on an unmistakably political tone.

Government officials had issued warnings against political gatherings, yet the festival’s widespread participation reflected ongoing public discontent. Opposition activists called this year’s event ...

AFP Iranians celebrate 'Chaharshanbe Suri' fire festival ahead of new year Posted: March 19, 2025 | Last updated: March 19, 2025 Lighting fireworks and dancing around fires, Iranians in Tehran are ...

Authorities reported on Wednesday that more than 21 individuals have been killed and 6,419 sustained injuries during Iran’s annual “Chaharshanbe Suri ...

TEHRAN: Iranians on Tuesday lit bonfires in the streets and jumped over them, carrying on an ancient tradition ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.