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Nowruz, meaning ‘new day’ in Persian, falls on the first day of the Persian calendar (around the same time as the Spring Equinox), and observes the end of darkness and the rebirth of nature.

Nowruz dates back over 3,000 years and has its roots in the ancient Persian Empire and the Zoroastrian ... In addition to these main symbols, other items starting with "S" may be included, such ...

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