Staff and management at the Tehran Times held a celebration on March 17, four days before Noruz holidays.

The two-week holiday starts on March 21 at the beginning of the spring concurrent with the earth’s rebirth. Many take the opportunity to take trips and visit the family and friends.

The holidays culminate in nature’s day when everybody spend the day out picnicking as a wonderful end to the joyous occasion.

The next issue of the Tehran Times will be published on April 3.