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Novruz in the Shadow of War: Iranians Prepare for the New Year
Novruz, which translates to 'new day,' is a traditional festival marking the spring equinox, the rebirth of nature, and the start of a new year in Iran, Afghanistan, Kurdistan, Azerbaijan, and other countries.
TL;DR
- Novruz, meaning 'new day,' celebrates the spring equinox, nature's rebirth, and the new year.
- It is a traditional festival observed in Iran, Afghanistan, Kurdistan, Azerbaijan, and other countries.
- The festival dates back over 3,000 years, making it one of the oldest globally.
- Iranians usually prepare intensely for Novruz in the days before the celebration.
- The last time Novruz was celebrated during a war was in the 1980s during the Iran-Iraq conflict.