It is with great sadness that we must announce the cancellation of the planned Chaharshanbeh Suri celebration on Tuesday, March 18. Due to high winds and Red Flag warnings, the Village of Corrales has decided not to issue burn permits or allow open fires. Without the warmth of the fire and the uncertainty of when the winds will subside, we have no choice but to cancel the event.

We wish you all a joyous Norooz and a year filled with health, happiness, and prosperity. We look forward to celebrating together at the ICSNM Norooz event on Saturday.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best regards,

Iranian Cultural Society of New Mexico

Chaharshanbe Souri is the symbol of good health, cultivation, light, and purity to Iranians. It is believed that the ritual guarantees the dissipation of the misfortunes and evils, and of course, the materialization of people’s hopes and desires for the next year.
Let's get together and celebrate this event:
Chahar Shanbeh Souri
Date:            Tuesday March 18
Time:            6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Location:      4101 Corrales RD. NM 87048
 
https://maps.app.goo.gl/yVE18N4oDgcQSJP67
Price: Donation
(Please Note that Chaharshanbe Souri is an outdoor event which involves jumping over the fire, so dress accordingly) 


Nowruz is right around the corner!  We are excited to invite you to Nowruz celebration.
Food (Sabzi Polo & Mahi and Chicken & Ghorme Sabzi) will be served along with pastries, tea, fruits, and music. 
Nowruz Party
Date:            Saturday March 22
Time:            6:00 pm to 11:00 p.m.
Location:      Sid Cutter Pilots, Pavilion, 9401 Balloon Museum Dr., NE, Albuquerque NM 87113
Price:            $55 per Person
                      
Cash or check only with check payable to ICSNM. 

Sizdeh Bedar

Date:           Saturday April 5th
Time:           10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location:      Elena Gallegos Park - Kiwanis group picnic area
Price:           This is a pot-luck picnic; the park fee is paid for.



To get tickets, Contact ICSNM members.
               
Best Wishes,
ICSNM (Iranian Cultural Society of New Mexico)

Yalda Night, also known as Shab-e Yalda or Shab-e Chelleh, is an ancient Iranian festival celebrated on the eve of the winter solstice, which falls on December 20th this year.  It marks the longest night of the year and the beginning of winter.

The festival has its roots in Zoroastrianism and has great cultural significance in Iran and among Iranian communities worldwide. It's a time for families and friends to gather, celebrate, and stay up late into the night. The poetry of Hafez, a revered Persian poet, is often recited, and singing, dancing are common activities during this festive night. 

We're excited to extend an invitation to celebrate Yalda Night together as a community. We encourage everyone to bring a fruit or dessert that holds personal significance or represents the spirit of Yalda. Pomegranates, watermelons, nuts, and other traditional fruits are especially welcome as they symbolize the hopes for a bountiful and prosperous year ahead. (It's an after-dinner party)

Date: Friday Dec. 20th 2024
Time: 7:30 - 11:00 pm
Location: Holiday Inn & Suites, 1501 Sunport Pl SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106

We look forward to celebrating Yalda Night with you and your families!

Warm Regards,

ICSNM & IRSA

Let's get together and celebrate

Chahar Shanbeh Souri
Date:             Tuesday March 12, 2024
Time:            6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Location:     4101 Corrales RD. NM 87048
Chaharshanbe Souri is the symbol of good health, cultivation, light, and purity to Iranians. It is believed that the ritual guarantees the dissipation of the misfortunes and evils, and of course, the materialization of people’s hopes and desires for the next year.

Nowruz Party
Date:            Saturday March 23, 2024
Time:            6:00 pm to 11:00 p.m.
Location:       Olympus Event Center, 4591 Vista Fuenta Rd NW, Albuquerque NM 87114
Price:             $50 per Person
                      
Cash or check only with check payable to ICSNM. 
Persian Food (Sabzi Polo & Mahi and Chicken) will be served along with Persian pastries, tea, fruits, music. 

Sizdeh Bedar

Date:             Saturday April 6, 2024
Time:            10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location:     Elena Gallegos Park - Kiwanis group picnic area
Price:           This is a pot-luck picnic; the park fee is paid for.

To get tickets, Contact ICSNM members.

This year, the Iranian Cultural Society of NM and the Iranian Student Association at UNM jointly celebrate Nowruz at UNM. Please find the information for all events belows:

Chahar Shanbeh Souri
Chahar Shanbe Souri is the symbol of good health, cultivation, light, and purity to Iranians. It is believed that the ritual guarantees the dissipation of the misfortunes and evils, and of course, the materialization of people’s hopes and desires for the next year.
Date: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: 4101 Corrales Rd. Corrales, NM 87048
Price: Donation

Nowruz Party
Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
Time: 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Location: University of New Mexico Student Union Bldg. Ballroom A, and B
Price: $35 per person non-students. $20 per person for students. Cash or check only with check payable to ICSNM.
Dinner will be served along with Persian pastries, tea, fruits, music and dance.

Tickets will be available at these locations:
​Cafe Istanbul 1415 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 (505) 294-9900

​Sizdeh Bedar
Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location: Elena Gallegos Park - Kiwanis group picnic area
Price: This is a pot-luck picnic; the park fee is paid for.

​I would like to thank you all for all your support. We wouldn't be able to to have all these wonderful events without your support.
​
I wish you all a very good year and hope to see you all there,
​Mojgan Maadandar

In celebration of the Iranian New Year (Nowruz 1401) you are cordially invited to the following events:

Chahar Shanbeh Souri
Date: Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: 500 Jones Road, Corrales, NM 87048 (Corrales Recreation Complex)
Price: Donation

Nowruz Party
Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight
Location: Grand Ballroom C, Isleta Resort and Casino
                     11000 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105
Price: $45 per person(if you buy it upfront) $50 per person at the door Cash or Check only with check payable to ICSNM
Dinner will be served along with Persian pastries, tea, fruits, music and dance.

Tickets will be available at these locations:
​Cafe Istanbul 1415 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 (505) 294-9900
Casablanca Market 5555 Montgomery Blvd NE Suite 6, Albuquerque NM 87109
Kabab House 301 Cornell Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 505 688-1503

​Sizdeh Bedar
Date: Saturday, April 2, 2022
Time: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location: Elena Gallegos Park - Kiwanis group picnic area
Price: This is a pot-luck picnic; the park fee is paid for.

We would like to remind you that the ticket price for Nowruz would cover 4 annual events which are: Nowruz, Sizdeh bedar, Yalda, and Chaharshanbe Souri.
The rough cost estimate of those event are:
Yalda: $ 600
Chaharshanbe Souri: $ 800
Sizdeh Bedar: $ 275
Nowruz Party: $8000

​I would like to thank you all for all your support. We wouldn't be able to to have all these wonderful events without your support.
​
I wish you all a very good year and hope to see you all there,
​Mojgan Maadandar

Nowruz is right around the corner!  We are excited to invite you to Nowruz celebration.

There will be live music, dinner along with Persian pastries, hot tea, iced tea, lemonade, fruits,  and music and dance.

We would like to remind you that the ticket price for Nowruz would cover 5 annual events which are: Nowruz, Sizdeh bedar, the annual camping, Yalda, and Chaharshanbe Souri.

Nowruz Party:
Date: Saturday March 28
Time: 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight
Location: Grand Ballroom C, Isleta Resort and Casino 11000 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105
Price: $35 per person (if you buy it upfront) $40 per person at the door Cash or Check only with check payable to ICSNM Dinner, Persian Pastry, tea, coffee, lemonade and iced tea will be served.

Tickets will be available at these locations:
Cafe Istanbul: 1415 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 (505) 294-9900 Casablanca Market: 5555 Montgomery Blvd NE Suite 6, Albuquerque NM 87109 (505) 433-4593
Kabab House: 8104 Wyoming Blvd NE Suite a, Albuquerque NM 87113 (505) 312-8949 

Chaharshanbe Souri is the symbol of good health, cultivation, light, and purity to the Iranian. It is believed that the ritual guarantees the dissipation of the misfortunes and evils, and of course, the materialization of people’s hopes and desires for the next year.

Let’s get together and celebrate this event:

Chahar Shanbeh Souri
Date:            Tuesday March 17
Time:            6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Location:     500 Jones Road, Corrales, NM 87048 (Corrales Recreation Complex)
Price:            Donation

I would like to remind you that this event is a free event; however, ICSNM spends approximately $800 to cover the cost of firetruck, Insurance, noise permit, and field rental from city of Corrales. Donations would be greatly appreciated since last year's revenue from selling Aash and tea did not cover the cost.