T here are 22 countries on the Mediterranean Sea, which is roughly 2,500 miles long (nearly the size of the United States).

“Although it began as a feast for Eid, this spread was so popular, it slowly became a weekend treat and will always hold a special place in my heart.” Serving lamb on a bed of rice is popular ...

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Aloft Kathmandu Thamel recently hosted The Feast of Persia, a three-day culinary festival from March 20 to 22, offering a rich and authentic Persian dining experience. Renowned Persian chef Mona ...

TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — I've worked for The Associated Press as a photographer since 1999. A lot of what I cover involves either Iran's government or its relations with the West, but I also try to shoot ...

An Iranian woman jumps over a bonfire celebrating Chaharshanbe Souri, or Wednesday Feast, an ancient Festival of Fire on the eve of the last Wednesday of the Persian year, in Tehran, Iran ...

But what is Nowruz, and why do people celebrate it? Thursday, March 20, 2025, marks the Persian New Year, or Nowruz, a holiday that's been celebrated for several millenniums, according to the ...

It’s tied to the spring equinox and has roots in the Persian Empire. Here’s what to know. By Aimee Ortiz Nowruz, the Persian New Year, began on Thursday, kicking off a celebration of life ...

Known as “Chaharshanbe Souri” in Farsi, the festival comes in the hours just before the Wednesday before Nowruz, which is the Persian New Year. To celebrate, people light bonfires, set off ...