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Nowruz

Orthodox Jewish men in costume read from a scroll of the biblical Book of Esther for the Jewish carnival holiday of Purim. The story tells the tale of an ancient Persian king whose viceroy hatches a plot to kill the Jews of the kingdom, a plot that is thw
Belief
Iranians and Israelis are in a battle over history — and the holiday of Purim
Arts, Culture & Media
An Iranian-American comic takes on Nowruz — the Persian New Year celebration
Arts, Culture & Media
An Iranian-American comic takes on Nowruz — the Persian New Year celebration
The reporter, Shuka Kalantari, records the sounds of a Persian New Year's celebration at her friend's home. Jumping over a small fire is a symbolic gesture to start a fresh new year.
Lifestyle & Belief
Fire-jumping and eating ‘ash’ — let’s ring in the New Year, Persian-style
Lifestyle & Belief
What year is it? If you’re in Iran, Happy 1393!
Lifestyle & Belief
What year is it? If you’re in Iran, Happy 1393!
President Obama’s video address to Iran
Arts, Culture & Media
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Arts, Culture & Media
Iran celebrates Persian New Year