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01/23/2026

“Kids Creative Art Workshop by Rashin Kheiriyeh and Niousha Panahi”

30 Morgh is a story of unity, peace, and love, reminding us that by coming together, we find strength and move forward.
Friday Jan 30, 2026 5:00PM to 7:30PM
Address: 121 E Buchanan Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004

During these difficult and emotional times, when stress and sorrow affect many of us, the Persian New Year Festival believes it is important to hold space not only for our children, but for families and our wider community.
This free creative art workshop invites children to listen to the story of The Conference of the Birds — a story rooted in love, unity, and hope, while creating their own artworks.
Parents and other adults are welcome to join the storytelling session, creating a shared moment of calm, reflection, and togetherness.

30 Morgh (The Conference of the Birds) is a timeless story about unity, peace, love, and the power of coming together. Through a shared journey, the birds discover that by supporting one another and moving forward as one, they can overcome challenges and find strength within themselves. This story reminds us that togetherness, understanding, and compassion help us grow and move toward hope, even in difficult times.

01/22/2026

During this time of deep sorrow, as events in Iran continue to weigh heavily on our hearts, we invite you to join us for a peaceful candlelight vigil in remembrance of the lives lost.
This gathering offers a space for collective mourning, reflection, and human connection. Through shared light and gentle music, we come together to honor those who are no longer with us and to stand in quiet solidarity with their families and loved ones.
The evening will feature gentle artistic contributions by local and visiting artists, creating a calm and reflective atmosphere.
This event is non-political and non-religious, held with the intention of honoring human dignity and shared humanity.
Battery-operated candles will be provided. For safety and consistency, please do not bring real candles.

Free Registration by RSVP | Link in Bio

01/21/2026

My heart is with the people of Iran, with the families who have endured immeasurable loss, grief, and hardship. May dignity, humanity, and peace prevail.
The Persian New Year Festival was founded to celebrate the beauty, resilience, and depth of Iranian-American culture, and to create moments of connection across generations and communities.
Preserving and sharing culture, especially in times of tragedy, is a powerful act of remembrance, resilience, and unity. We chose Nowruz because it transcends politics and division. It is a celebration of renewal, hope, and beginning again with open hearts. Our silence is not indifference.
It is an intentional commitment to honoring culture without polarization. As an arts and culture nonprofit, our responsibility is to protect a space where heritage can be honored with dignity, reflection, and shared humanity.
History remembers cultures that continue to create, celebrate, and pass forward their traditions, even in the most difficult moments.
We remain steadfast in our purpose: to uplift beauty, resilience, and cultural connection, and to offer a space of unity and renewal for all.

Lawdan Shojaee - PNYF Founder

01/06/2026

✨We love our people. We love our culture.✨
We’re gathering with this in mind.

The 8th Persian New Year Festival

March 7, 2026
2:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Scottsdale Waterfront · Scottsdale, Arizona
More details: www.PNYF.org

#2026

12/10/2025

For those who couldn’t join us at the LA Persian Fashion Show, we’re excited to share Tiffany Ray’s beautiful interview from the event. Step into the world of style, culture, and creativity. ✨

Special thanks to .az our videographer and our interviewer, for capturing these beautiful moments

11/26/2025

We deeply appreciate your support.
As we curate our March 2026 programming, we invite you to join our circle of patrons who elevate art and culture to the highest level.

Your generosity makes these moments possible.
Scan to contribute.

See you in March under Arizona’s beautiful skies ☀️

Jan 31 — Scottsdale Parada Del Sol
Mar 7 — 8th Persian New Year Festival (AZ)
Mar 12 — Persian Fashion Show (AZ)

#2026

Video by: .az

11/18/2025

✨Last weekend, on November 15, and in Los Angeles at the beautiful Alexandria Ballrooms, after six months of nonstop work, PNYF proudly set a new standard. Once again, we brought our mission and vision to life, and none of it would have been possible without the incredible people who stood beside us.

To our amazing designers, our MC Tara Grammy whose presence and professionalism elevated the night, Sina Bathaie and his beautiful music, our beautiful models, our wonderful chef and her delicious hors d’oeuvres, our technical team, lighting and sound engineers, venue partners, vendors, backstage heroes, our incredible volunteers, photographers, Getty Images, videographers, security team, and our handsome DJ, thank you.
Each of you poured your heart and soul into the Persian Fashion Show by PNYF, and your dedication is the true spirit behind this event.

To our lovely sponsors and donors, thank you for believing in our vision and empowering us to make this experience possible. Your support truly elevates everything we do.
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To AZ Fashion Week, from day one until now, Shifteh Shahbazian and her team, thank you all for your support, collaboration, and beautiful energy throughout this journey.

And to our audience, your presence, energy, and support were far beyond our expectations. We truly appreciate it from the bottom of our hearts.

To each and every one of you, with gratitude from our founder, Lawdan Shojaee, our Executive Director, Ehsan Matoori, board members and PNYF team, this would not have been possible without you. Thank you for walking this journey with us.

With two headliner designers, four featured designers, and two student designers, we proudly showcased more than 90 stunning looks on the runway, each representing creativity, culture, and courage.
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This was a milestone, not a destination. We’ve raised the standard and the future holds even more.
Our next fashion show is already taking shape. Stay tuned for what comes next.✨

11/15/2025

From yesterday’s beautiful model fitting to tonight’s big runway, we’re beyond excited to welcome you.
Join us TODAY at 5:00 PM at our new address: Alexandria Ballrooms.
Let’s celebrate fashion together. ✨

Video by: .az

11/14/2025

📢 IMPORTANT VENUE UPDATE

Due to the rain forecast, the Persian Fashion Show has been relocated to an indoor venue to ensure the comfort and safety of our guests, designers, and models.

🏛 New Venue:
The Alexandria Ballrooms
501 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013

📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025
🕔 Doors open at 5:00 PM

We can’t wait to welcome you for an unforgettable night of fashion, culture, and music.
Thank you for your understanding and support! ❤️✨

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Scottsdale, AZ

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11am - 6pm

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http://www.persiannewyearfestival.org/

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