Iranians celebrate last day of new year break

Published April 1st, 2004 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Iranian families spent Thursday, i.e. Sizdehbedar, that is the last day of the new year break, outdoors. According to IRNA, on Sizdehbedar, also known in Iran as the national "picnic celebration," Iranians leave houses and head for parks, beaches and greenspace to celebrate a happy and healthy holiday season by eating traditional food, munching nuts and playing games.

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