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Iranian diaspora celebrates Persian festival wrapped in US, Israeli flags

Iranian diaspora celebrates Persian festival wrapped in US, Israeli flags

Summary

Some members of the Iranian diaspora held a celebration for the Persian festival Chaharshanbe Suri on a beach in Barcelona. They wrapped themselves in U.S. and Israeli flags during the festivities.

Key Facts

  • The event took place on a beach in Barcelona, Spain.
  • The festival being celebrated is Chaharshanbe Suri, which is a Persian festivity.
  • Participants were part of the Iranian diaspora, which means people of Iranian origin living outside Iran.
  • Some attendees wrapped themselves in flags of the United States and Israel.
  • Chaharshanbe Suri is traditionally celebrated before the Persian New Year, Nowruz.

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