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Marking Nowruz Amidst Iranian Diaspora's Grief and Resilience
March 20, 2026
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As the war in Iran rages on, the Iranian diaspora struggles to balance the joy of Nowruz with the grief of ongoing conflict. Explore how they are observing this tradition of spring rebirth.
Nowruz, the Persian New Year, traditionally celebrates the arrival of spring and rebirth. But for many in the Iranian diaspora, this year's observance comes amidst a backdrop of ongoing war and unrest in their homeland. As they gather to mark the occasion, they find themselves trying to balance the joy of the holiday with the grief and worry over the continued conflict.
Nozlee Samadzadeh, an Iranian-American writer and editor, describes the somber mood among the diaspora:
Source: NPR
