"Preparations for Nowruz often start several weeks ahead of spring, but this year, many Iranians said they didn't have the opportunity or energy to engage in the thorough spring-cleaning effort due to the ongoing war."
"U.S.-Israeli strikes have killed at least 3,300 Iranians, including at least 1,464 civilians, and destroyed more than 85,000 residential buildings, hospitals, schools, and businesses."
"Parnian, a 22-year-old college student, expressed that the war wreaked havoc on her plans to mark the holiday, with her family starting traditional preparations just two days before Nowruz."
Nowruz, marking the Persian new year, is celebrated with extensive preparations, including home cleaning. However, ongoing U.S.-Israeli bombings have disrupted these traditions. Many Iranians lack the energy or opportunity for the customary spring cleaning due to the war. The conflict has resulted in significant casualties and destruction, impacting the holiday's meaning. Families are struggling to engage in traditional activities, with some starting preparations just days before the celebration. The war has fundamentally changed the atmosphere surrounding Nowruz this year.
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