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Putting Middle Eastern Events in Cultural and Historical Context

Friday, March 19, 2010

Nowruz Greetings

Before I shut down for the weekend, let me pass on to all my readers who celebrate Nowruz — Iranians, Kurds, Turks, Central Asians, followers of the Zoroastrian and Baha'i faiths, and others — my wishes for a happy new year tomorrow.

As I noted in my Nowruz musings last year, I've always thought having the new year at the vernal equinox was more appropriate than celebrating it in the dead of winter, and especially after the horrible winter Washington endured this year, I'm welcoming spring. A happy new year.

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