Iranians celebrate the Persian New Year, Nowruz, marking the first day of spring. For them, Nowruz is a celebration of new beginnings, hope and change when they visit relatives and friends, and pay respect to senior family members. <br/><br/>The ancient tradition of Nowruz and the rebirth of nature are observed in the parts of Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, Central Asia and West Asia.