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For Iranian Americans, Nowruz brings hope — and worry
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Amy Stockdale in Washington, D.C.
March 19, 2026Advertisement
Iranian exile communities in Washington, D.C., are marking Nowruz, the Persian New Year, with traditional spring rituals — even as celebrations feel subdued amid the US‑Israeli war with Iran.
With limited contact to relatives back home, many here gather to keep their traditions alive, share hopes for peace, and reflect on a difficult start to the new year.