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Subdued Nowruz Celebrations Amid Ongoing Violence in Iran

3/23/2026

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Nowruz celebrations among Iranian Jewish communities are subdued this year due to ongoing conflict and violence in Iran.
In Jerusalem, Sahar Saidian, organizer of a Haft-sin table, set up the arrangement but canceled festivities, citing violence that killed over 36,000 protesters.
Tannaz Sassooni, a food writer, reflects on the emotional toll.
She plans to honor the holiday with simple gatherings.
She sees Nowruz as a remedy for loneliness and resistance.

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Story summary

Nowruz celebrations among Iranian Jewish communities are subdued this year due to ongoing conflict and violence in Iran.
In Jerusalem, Sahar Saidian, organizer of a Haft-sin table, set up the arrangement but canceled festivities, citing violence that killed over 36,000 protesters.
Tannaz Sassooni, a food writer, reflects on the emotional toll.
She plans to honor the holiday with simple gatherings.
She sees Nowruz as a remedy for loneliness and resistance.