Iranian New Year 1386

Iranian New year is this coming Tuesday. We will start the year 1386 on Tuesday (March 20th) at 8:07:26 PM. (Eastern time)
Iranian new year is based on Solar calendar. eh… I was going to explain what norooz (nowrooz – Noruz) is and how we celebrate it and all, but instead I’ll just give you some links to read – if interested -:

• From Payvand
  
• From Wikipedia
• From Farhangsara

I just wish I was in Iran this year.

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