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'Everybody was wearing black.' How the Iranian diaspora is observing Nowruz amid war

Nowruz celebrates the arrival of spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year is different. As the war continues, many are trying to balance the joy of the holiday with grief.

'Everybody was wearing black.' How the Iranian diaspora is observing Nowruz amid war
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Nowruz celebrates the arrival of spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year is different. As the war continues, many are trying to balance the joy of the holiday with grief.

(Image credit: Sarah Ventre)

Originally published at NPR World

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