Summary
Iranians are preparing for the Persian new year festival Nowruz under difficult conditions due to ongoing military conflicts involving US and Israeli strikes. Many Iranians are facing challenges as they continue traditional celebrations while dealing with the impacts of these conflicts.
Key Facts
- Nowruz is a traditional festival marking the spring equinox and is celebrated as the start of the new year in Iran and other countries.
- The festival has a history of over 3,000 years and is one of the oldest celebrations in the world.
- Iran has been involved in military conflicts with the US and Israel since February 28, resulting in significant casualties.
- Human Rights Activists in Iran reported that 3,114 people have died, including 1,354 civilians.
- In response, Iran has launched attacks on Israel and US-allied states.
- Due to the war, traditional preparations for Nowruz, such as shopping and house-cleaning, are disrupted.
- Some Iranians have moved to safer areas to avoid the violence.
- Despite the ongoing conflict, some people are still preparing for Nowruz traditions, though celebrations are subdued.
