Persian Poetry in English

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Eid Mubarak from Persian poet Rudaki.

#Nowruz and #Eid are the same day!

How should we spell #Nowruz?

Video credit: @arianajasmine__

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Celebrates Persian New Year.

This year, we are celebrating the start of Nowruz with a free Persian intensive (link in bio).

This Nowruz marks the start of 1405 in the Persian (Solar Hijri) calendar. Whether you celebrate or not, we wish you a happy Nowruz and a prosperous 1405!

Happy #Nowruz! Did you know that March 20th marks the start of Spring and a new year for hundreds of millions around the world? See how this ancient Iranic celebration is observed (and get access to a free Persian class) ⬇️