For the second year, the Freer and Sackler galleries will mark the Persian New Year, known as “Nowruz,” with traditional displays of the haft sin table, fire jumping, storytelling, live music, art making, delicious food and more. The Persian New Year formally begins March 20, the first day of spring, but the Freer and Sackler [...]

Just hours away, the Persian New Year: Norooz is approaching fast!

Just hours away, the Persian New Year: Norooz is approaching fast! So get ready to start collecting some Eid-ee money and get your Eid-didani on!

  Happy Chahar-Shanbe Suri!!!

Happy Chahar-Shanbe Suri!!! Will you be out with your family and friends jumping the Aatish (fire) tonight? You should be!