A fact that surprises most people when I tell them, is that I am half Iranian. I also share my name with Darius the Great, Darius II and Darius III, all kings of Persia, or ancient day Iran.
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The Persian New Year chimed in with the beginning of spring last week on the vernal equinox, and the White House held a reception “in celebration of Nowruz”
Nuroz, also known as Nowruz, is the Persian New Year that is celebrated on the first day of spring, which usually falls on March 20 or 21. This ancient holiday has been celebrated for more than 3,000 years in Iran and other countries such as Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, and parts of India and Pakistan. The.