Nowruz celebration scheduled for March 21

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

UNC Charlotte’s Iranian Student Organization will hold its annual Nowruz celebration at 8 p.m., Friday, March 21, in the Student Union, Room 340.

A celebration of the first day of spring, the Nowruz observance will feature music and dance, standup comedy performances and demonstration of beautiful Persian dances by the Kereshmeh group. Light refreshments will be served prior to the second half of the program.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. for this free, public event; however seating is limited. Email RSVPs by Monday, March 17, to irstudorg@uncc.edu (include the number of attendees).

At the event, tickets for a drawing will be on sale at the door.