March 21 is the beginning of spring and the first day of the new Persian year. Across the Middle East, the Caucasus, and Central Asia, that means the start of several days of food, festivities, and music as families celebrate the holiday of Norouz. (21 PHOTOS)
Norouz Celebrations Welcome Spring Across The Region
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Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Almaty, Kazakhstan
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Tashkent, Uzbekistan
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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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Osh, Kyrgyzstan
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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
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Kabul, Afghanistan
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Badam Bagh, Afghanistan
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Kabul, Afghanistan
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Badam Bagh, Afghanistan
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Khost, Afghanistan
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Kirkuk, Iraq
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Turkmenistan
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Akhal, Turkmenistan
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Turkmenistan
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Turkmenistan