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Nowruz traditions and Persian New Year celebrations

Nowruz traditions and Persian New Year celebrations

Discovering Nowruz: Persian Traditions, Family Rituals, and New Beginnings In the warm glow of our friends’ beautiful new home, our intimate dinner celebration unfolded last night, with shared stories of Nowruz traditions and Persian New Year celebrations. The evening, rich with talk of Persian customs, took us on a journey through time, seamlessly bridging the past with the present for everyone gathered around the table. Persian Customs There are so many traditions associated with Nowruz, and last night, I even…

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