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Celebrating Nowruz with mixed emotions

NPR | By Sarah Ventre
Published March 20, 2026 at 3:13 PM CDT

Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, is a joyous holiday celebrating spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year, they're balancing joy with anxiety and grief as the war continues.

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