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Iran's Latest Fatwa: A Fiery Fury

Shirin Sadeghi | Posted 05.25.2011

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Shirin Sadeghi

Despite the Supreme Leader's outright ban of the fire festival with a fatwa, Norooz, a New Year's celebration with pre-Islamic roots, will prevail in Iran.

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Nowruz: A Holiday Rich in Culinary Symbolism

Megan Baaske | Posted 05.25.2011

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Megan Baaske

Today marks the start of Nowruz, the Persian New Year. Observed throughout parts of the Middle East and Asia, the thirteen-day celebration is particul...

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