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Ostara is March 20, 7:46 am Pacific Time

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I love to go to the Persian market before Nowruz. There are special Nowruz sweets, fruits, and nuts that we buy for our Nowruz table. Some other special items that go on the table are spices, hyacinths and goldfish.

Another Sophomore Illustration project... we had to design a spread for the front and back cover of a food magazine based around the Persian New Year. I made a rice brush and went at it

This is a haft-seen. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haft-Seen . I have accidentally found myself at a Nowruz party. (The cup of tea is just randomly there.)

President Obama --in a message directly to the Iranian people -- underscored our hope for progress between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the international community, including the United States. "This year, we have the best opportunity in decades to pursue a different future between our countries. Just over a year ago, we reached an initial understanding regarding Iran’s nuclear program. And both sides have kept our commitments. Iran has halted progress on its nuclear program and even rolled it back in some areas. The international community, including the United States, has provided Iran with some relief from sanctions. Now, our diplomats—and our scientists—are engaged in negotiations in the hopes of finding a comprehensive solution that resolves the world’s concerns with Iran’s nuclear program." Read More: http://go.usa.gov/3r7c5