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What is Nowruz Spring Holiday and How It’s Celebrated Around the Globe

People gather around colourful eggs in Tehran's Azadi Square as they celebrate Nowruz.

People gather around colourful eggs in Tehran's Azadi Square as they celebrate Nowruz.  - Sputnik International1/11

People gather around colourful eggs in Tehran's Azadi Square as they celebrate Nowruz.

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An Afghan family sits around food laid out on a table inside their home in celebrations ahead of Nowruz which marks the Afghan New Year, in Herat.

An Afghan family sits around food laid out on a table inside their home in celebrations ahead of Nowruz which marks the Afghan New Year, in Herat.  - Sputnik International2/11

An Afghan family sits around food laid out on a table inside their home in celebrations ahead of Nowruz which marks the Afghan New Year, in Herat.

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Iraqi Kurds celebrate Nowruz in the town of Akra in Iraq's northern autonomous Kurdish region.

Iraqi Kurds celebrate Nowruz in the town of Akra in Iraq's northern autonomous Kurdish region.  - Sputnik International3/11

Iraqi Kurds celebrate Nowruz in the town of Akra in Iraq's northern autonomous Kurdish region.

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Iraqi Kurds holding lit torches walk up a mountain during celebrations of Nowruz.

Iraqi Kurds holding lit torches walk up a mountain during celebrations of Nowruz. - Sputnik International4/11

Iraqi Kurds holding lit torches walk up a mountain during celebrations of Nowruz.

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Millions of people across the Middle East, Asia and Eastern Europe celebrate Nowruz New Year festival.

Millions of people across the Middle East, Asia and Eastern Europe celebrate Nowruz New Year festival. - Sputnik International5/11 / Go to the mediabank

Millions of people across the Middle East, Asia and Eastern Europe celebrate Nowruz New Year festival.

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In Persian tradition Nowruz is also a day to honor the ultimate ruler – Shahinshah (King of Kings).

In Persian tradition Nowruz is also a day to honor the ultimate ruler - Shahinshah (King of Kings).  - Sputnik International6/11

In Persian tradition Nowruz is also a day to honor the ultimate ruler – Shahinshah (King of Kings).

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A girl holds in her hands semeni – wheat sprouted in a plate at the celebration of Nowruz in Kazan.

A girl holds in her hands semeni - wheat sprouted in a plate at the celebration of Nowruz in Kazan. - Sputnik International7/11 / Go to the mediabank

A girl holds in her hands semeni – wheat sprouted in a plate at the celebration of Nowruz in Kazan.

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Nowruz marks the rejuvenation of nature and humanity.

Nowruz marks the rejuvenation of nature and humanity.  - Sputnik International8/11

Nowruz marks the rejuvenation of nature and humanity.

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Girl dances during a celebration of Nowruz in Kazan.

Girl dances during a celebration of Nowruz in Kazan.  - Sputnik International9/11 / Go to the mediabank

Girl dances during a celebration of Nowruz in Kazan.

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Cooking shish kebabs at Nowruz celebrations in Baku.

Cooking shish kebabs at Nowruz celebrations in Baku. - Sputnik International10/11 / Go to the mediabank

Cooking shish kebabs at Nowruz celebrations in Baku.

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Fire is important part of Nowruz since it means purification.

Fire is important part of Nowruz since it means purification.  - Sputnik International11/11

Fire is important part of Nowruz since it means purification.

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