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Nowruz Celebration (1402)

3/12/2023

 
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

Nowruz Celebration (1401)

3/8/2022

 
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 Celebration (1399) - Cancelled

3/9/2020

 
UPDATE: As a cautionary measure and prevention of Coronavirus spread, we have decided to cancel all the ICSNM Norooz events.  We wish everyone good health and happy New Year.

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 2020 - Cancelled

3/4/2020

 
UPDATE: As a cautionary measure and prevention of Coronavirus spread, we have decided to cancel all the ICSNM Norooz events.  We wish everyone good health and happy New Year.

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.

Nowruz Celebration (1398)

3/3/2019

 

In celebration of the Iranian New Year (Nowruz 1398) you are cordially invited to the following events:
Chahar Shanbeh Souri
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Time: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: 500 Jones Road, Corrales, NM 87048 (Corrales Recreation Complex)
Price: Donation

Nowruz Party
Date: Saturday, March 23, 2019
Time: 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight
Location: Eagle Golf Club, 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

Kabab House 301 Cornell Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 505 688-1503

​Sizdeh Bedar
Date: Sunday, April 7, 2019
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 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.
The rough cost estimate of those event are:
Yalda : $ 600
Chaharshanbe Souri: $ 700
Sizdeh Bedar : $ 275
​Camping trip: $ 400
Noruz Party: $7000

​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

ICSNM group camping

7/23/2018

 
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Please join us for the annual ICSNM group camping event this summer. This event takes place on Thursday, August 9 through Sunday, August 12 at the Holy Ghost Campground. ICSNM is only responsible for reserving the campground. Please make sure to bring all the necessary camping equipment (like proper tent and night light as well as food, drink( water), etc.). Also, be prepared for possible rain and hail during your stay.

Directions to Holy Ghost:
From Albuquerque take I-25 North, Take Exit 299 for NM 50 towards Glorietta/Pecos - .2 miles, Turn left on NM 50 - .1 mile, Turn right to stay on NM 50 - 5.8 miles, Turn Left at NM 63 - 13.2 miles, Continue on NF 122 - 2.8 miles (keep an eye on Holy Ghost Campground sign, open the gate and drive into the reserved group camp ground). Looking forward to seeing you all there!

UPDATE: Rangers have closed Holy Ghost campground from 7/23 – 8/10 for road repair. As a result, ICSNM's annual group camping will be cancelled for this summer. 

Chaharshanbe Suri 2018

3/14/2018

 
Once again ICSNM organized a Chaharshanbe Suri event in Corrales. We enjoyed delicious Ash-e Reshte, cookies and tea.
​Here are some photos from this year and years past.

نوروز 1397

2/26/2018

 
سال نو می شود و زمین نفسی دوباره می کشد برگها به رنگ در می آیند و گل ها لبخند می زنند و پرنده های خسته برمیگرند و در این رویش سبز دوباره من و تو و ما کجا ایستاده ایم سهم ماچیست ؟ نقش ما چیست ؟ پیوند ما در دوباره شدن با کیست؟ زمین سلامت می کنیم
سال نو مبارک           
       

Hello Everyone,
​In celebration of the Iranian New Year (NoRuz 1397) you are cordially invited to the following events: 


Chahar Shanbeh Suri
Date: Tuesday March 13
Time: 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Location: 500 Jones Road, Corrales, NM 87048 (Corrales Recreation Complex)
Price: Donation 


NoRuz Party
Date: Saturday March 24
Time: 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight
Location: Eagle Golf Club, Isleta Resort and Casino 11000 Broadway SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105
Price: $30 per person(if you buy it upfront) $35 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:
Café Istanbul 1415 Wyoming Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87112 (505) 294-9900

Kabab House 301 Cornell Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106 505 688-1503

Sizdeh Bedar
Date: Sunday April 08
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. Please inform your friends who might be interested.

Just a few reminders:
  • Chaharshanbe Souri is a free event and the cost of this event for ICSNM is around $600 . There will be a donation box and any contribution will be greatly appreciated.
  • Due to liability issues, individuals are not allowed to sell any food at Chaharshanbe souri. 
  • Loud fireworks is not allowed in Chahrshanbe souri 

I wish you all a very good year and hope to see you all there, 
ICSNM
Mojgan Maadandar

Shabe Yalda (Winter Solstice)

12/6/2017

 
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In recognition of the beautiful ancient Iranian festivity of Shabe Yalda (Winter Solstice), ICSNM is pleased to invite you to celebrate this special night on Thursday, December 21th, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. This event is an after dinner party. Please bring fruits and pastries to share with friends. The event is free event, however; to cover the costs donations will be greatly appreciated.

Place: Isleta Golf course
Address: 11001 Broadway Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87105
Time & date : 12/21/2017, 7:00 p.m. to Midnight


Regards,
ICSNM

Group Camping

7/22/2017

 
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Dear All, 
Please join us for the annual ICSNM group camping event this summer. This event takes place on Thursday, August 3 through Sunday, August 6 at the Holy Ghost Campground.

ICSNM is only responsible for reserving the campground. Please make sure to bring all the necessary camping equipment (like proper tent and night light as well as food, drink, etc.). Also, be prepared for possible rain and hail during your stay.

Directions to Holy Ghost: 

From Albuquerque take I-25 North, Take Exit 299 for NM 50 towards Glorietta/Pecos - .2 miles, Turn left on NM 50 - .1 mile, Turn right to stay on NM 50 - 5.8 miles, Turn Left at NM 63 - 13.2 miles, Continue on NF 122 - 2.8 miles (keep an eye on Holy Ghost Campground sign, open the gate and drive into the reserved group camp ground). Looking forward to seeing you all there!
​
Thanks,
ICSNM

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