Iran is drawing many tourists during the Nowruz holiday season, the Persian New Year which started on March 21.

A bomb explosion rocks the Afghan capital of Kabul as people were celebrating Nowruz.

"With millennia of civilization, Iranians have the historical depth to ignore the absurd insults of an arriviste leader," Zarif tweeted.

Iranians and millions of people across the globe glorify the spring by celebrating Nowruz, the Persian New Year.

Iranians are preparing to celebrate Nowruz or the new Persian year on Tuesday.

Residents in Tehran are busily preparing to celebrate New Year, known as "Nowruz", which takes place this Wednesday (21 March).

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.

Iranian people are celebrating Sizdah Bedar, the traditional Persian festival of nature, by spending time outdoors with family and friends.

Iran’s northwestern Aras region is hosting an exclusive art festival. Artists from different parts of Iran have gathered there to take part in a lively art performance which includes painting gigantic eggs.

Different parts of Iran celebrate the Persian New Year, adding a touch of their own regional traditions.