Iran International Nowruz 1404 is a special broadcast production from Iran International marking the Persian New Year of 1404, gathering diaspora audiences worldwide around festive programming that honours the depth of Nowruz traditions, seasonal poetry, music, and the shared joy of renewal that unites Iranians across every border.
What is Iran International Nowruz 1404 about?
As the moment of the spring equinox arrives and the new Persian year begins, Iran International brings together a curated lineup of performances, cultural segments, and live celebrations anchoring the spirit of Nowruz. The programming moves through the symbolic customs of Haft Sin, the anticipation of Sal Tahvil, and the warmth of reunion — all presented with a broadcast energy designed for families watching from Tehran to Toronto, from London to Los Angeles. Rather than a single narrative, the production is a mosaic of moments: musical guests, spoken reflections, and festive conversation that collectively capture what the new year means to Iranians wherever they happen to be.
Cast & crew
Iran International Nowruz 1404 is produced and broadcast by Iran International, the Persian-language satellite and streaming news and entertainment channel based in London. The production draws on the channel's established team of anchors, correspondents, and cultural contributors without a singular directing or starring credit attributed in the catalog.
Context & significance
Nowruz — the Persian New Year celebrated at the spring equinox — is arguably the most deeply felt cultural moment for the Iranian diaspora. Falling on the same astronomical instant regardless of which country a family has built their life in, it is one of the few occasions that bridges generations, geographies, and political fractures. Iran International's Nowruz specials have become a fixture for diaspora households precisely because they offer live, Persian-language programming at the hour of Sal Tahvil when gathering around a screen together recreates the feeling of home. For families in Canada, the UK, the US, and beyond, watching this kind of broadcast is as much a cultural ritual as the Haft Sin table itself.
Where & how to watch
Iran International Nowruz 1404 is available on K-Time with Persian audio. Watch on your TV, phone, or browser — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, no extra download required. Start a membership and cancel anytime.