Norouz, the traditional Persian new year's celebration, heralds the arrival of spring throughout Central Asia, the Caucasus, and parts of the Middle East.
Happy Norouz! Welcoming The Persian New Year
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Crowds around a bonfire during the celebrations in Diyarbakir, Turkey, on March 21.
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Goldfish for sale on a Tehran street on March 17. The fish are a frequent feature of Norouz holiday displays known as "haftsin."