Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr 'My body is in Canada, my mind is in Iran' — Iranian-Canadians celebrate Persian New Year in the shadow of warAuthor of the article:By Ramin Ostad Published Mar 20, 2026Last updated 23 hours ago4 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.
Iranians shop at the Tajrish Bazaar in northern Tehran on March 19, 2026, on the eve of Nowruz (Noruz), the Persian New Year. Photo by - /AFP via Getty ImagesArticle contentIn Iranian culture, the first day of spring marks the start of the new year.
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The holiday, Nowruz (pronounced “know-ruse”), begins at the vernal equinox and is celebrated by observing centuries-old traditions.
“Celebrating Nowruz this year is not just something that you do out of habit,” said Kara Abdolmaleki, a PhD graduate from the University of Alberta.
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