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March 20, kicks off a major celebration in honor of spring and the new year. In Iran, the vernal equinox ushers in Nowruz, a celebration of nature's rebirth that lasts for two weeks. As is the case with most holidays founded around seasonal shifts, Nowruz dates way, way back in history.