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Iranians Celebrate first Now Ruz (New Year's) Since lifting of Int'l Sanctions

Iranians Celebrate first Now Ruz (New Year’s) Since lifting of Int’l Sanctions

contributors 03/20/2016

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CCTV | (Video News Report) | – –

“March 20 marks the Persian New Year, Nowruz, which translates as “New Day.” Millions of people across the Middle East and Central Asia are celebrating the holiday.”

CCTV News: “Iranians mark New Year with Nowruz celebrations”

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