What's the Persian alphabet like? Have a go at spelling out your name and perhaps your address in Persian. Here's the alphabet and how to pronounce it.

Discover which Persian words we use in English and other facts about the language. Also available in Persian with audio.

Nowruz — pronounced “No-rooz” — also known as the Persian New Year, is a celebration that marks the end of an old year and the arrival of a new one. Nowruz commemorates the first day of spring and is ...