The annual Persian Parade on Madison Avenue in NYC celebrates Nowruz, the new year marking the first day of spring. Nowruz with

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The annual Persian Parade on Madison Avenue in NYC celebrates Nowruz, the new year marking the first day of spring. Nowruz with its' uniquely Iranian characteristics has been celebrated for at least 3,000 years and is deeply rooted in the rituals and traditions of the Zoroastrian (This was the religion of ancient Persia before the advent of Islam in 7th century ).

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Location: Manhattan, New York City, USA
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