Nowruz is a national holiday celebrated by Iranians of virtually all ethnicities and religions and long predates the official religion. In Farsi, Nowruz means, literally “New Day“, and marks the first day of spring and the Persian New Year. The holiday, which usually falls on or around March 21, is widely celebrated across the Middle East and Central Asia.  Listed below are some recipes typically shared over this holiday: Shouleh Zard (Zard means Yellow & Shouleh means Flame) This dessert is a…

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