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NooshTube™, The White House and Norouz! Here is the story.

Shirin — Mon, 23 Mar 2015 22:00:11 +0000

Last year, President Obama and Mrs. Michelle Obama celebrated Norouz at the White House by bringing together various organizations and individuals. This year, they hosted the celebration once again, and NooshTube™ was invited to join. As an Iranian-American who has always believed in…

2 weeks before Norouz…yup, Party Time!

Shirin — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 00:20:42 +0000

March arrives and typically one thought comes to my mind: “It is almost time to PARTY!” Ok, that is not the only thought. Really its about Iranian New Year approaching and the hope of some weather in which I can…

Why is there “Grass” on your table?!

Shirin — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 15:30:04 +0000

I have received this question more than once. Anytime I am explaining the “Haft-seen” (our table set up for Iranian New Year) and I get to the part about the “grass looking object” I get blank stares and confused expressions.…

Norouz: My top 5 memories

Shirin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 15:19:02 +0000

Today is Norouz or “New Day” where we celebrate the Iranian New Year. A time to start fresh, create new goals, feel grateful etc. I always felt that this was a more appropriate time to celebrate the new year; when…