Getting Ready For Norouz

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Afghanistan -- Men and women prepare to celebrate the traditional new year by purchasing gifts in Jalalabad, 19Mar2012

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Iran -- Goldfish are among the traditional items for sale to celebrate Persian New Year, or Noruz (Norouz), Tehran, 16Mar2012

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Afghanistan -- A woman prepares decorations for the new year in Herat city, 19Mar2012

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Iran -- An Iranian daughter look at goldfish for sale to celebrate Persian New Year, or Noruz (Norouz), Tehran, 16Mar2012

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Iran – Shopping for Nouruz (Norouz) in Iran, Mar2012

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Iran – Shopping for Nouruz (Norouz) in Iran, Mar2012

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Iran – Shopping for Nouruz (Norouz) in Iran, Mar2012

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Iran -- Green sprouts are sold in samll clay containers at a market for Norouz in Tehran, 19Mar2012