Norouz Celebrations In Iran

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An Iranian boy jumps over a fire in an ancient festival called Chaharshanbe Suri (Wednesday Fire) on the last Wednesday prior to Norouz The market in Khoramabad fills with shoppers preparing for the two-week Norouz holiday Norouz is the Persian New Year, but is also a celebration of spring Part of Norouz celebrations in Iran includes buying new clothes for the new year A family gathers around a The Many Iranians travel during the Norouz holiday to visit family and friends A bowl of water with a goldfish is often included on the Plants symbolize rebirth and a fresh start to the new year
 

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