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Nowruz travel season, describing it as one of the most satisfying and least problematic in recent years.He made the remarks during a
ceremony held Saturday evening in Tehran to honor a selection of individuals who worked with the Traveling Services Coordination
Headquarters, responsible for overseeing and managing domestic travel during the Persian New Year holidays.Calling the event a "historical
who worked tirelessly to ensure a smooth and memorable Nowruz for Iranian travelers.The ceremony was attended by First Vice President
drivers behind the surge in holiday travel
recorded during the Nowruz holidays, highlighting what the minister described as the growing national appetite for exploration and cultural
cultural equity and balanced development
He noted that visits to lesser-known destinations such as the ancient site of Shahr-e Sukhteh, historical caravanserais in Semnan, and
another significant highlight, the minister referred to a recent archaeological discovery in Abdanan, Ilam province, where Iranian
researchers identified the original stone quarry used in constructing the Achaemenid palaces of Susa
hard work of those involved in the Travel Coordination Headquarters reflect a powerful example of national synergy, marking a new chapter
of 36,519,671 trips were recorded from March 15 to April 4.During the same period, 60,970,523 overnight stays were registered across
official, semi-official, and emergency accommodation facilities
Of the latter figure, 10.37 million overnight stays occurred in official lodging facilities.The provinces of Mazandaran, Gilan, Khorasan
Razavi, Tehran, and Isfahan saw the highest influx of travelers, while Mashhad, Shiraz, Tehran, Isfahan, and Bandar Abbas ranked among the
top visited cities during the mentioned Nowruz holidays.Nowruz celebrations officially start in Iran and some other countries in West and
Central Asia to mark the arrival of spring and the rebirth of nature
Therefore, Nowruz signifies new day, and symbolizes new beginnings.Over time, Nowruz has developed and expanded, incorporating new social,
religious, and cultural influences
Although the traditions and customs of Nowruz vary from country to country, there are many unifying features
In most regions, before the festival people perform ritual dances such as leaping over fire and streams
Many households also replenish their water supplies on the last Wednesday of the year.In recognition of the importance of this ancient rite,
Moreover, in 2010, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 March International Nowruz Day.AM
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
