Iranians rejoice historic fireplace competition as safety forces disrupt occasion in Tehran

Iranians celebrate ancient fire festival as security forces disrupt event in Tehran

On the evening of March 17, the last Wednesday of the year before Nowruz, Iranians in various cities celebrated the long-standing tradition of Chaharshanbe Suri by jumping over fires and enjoying festivities, despite the war and the painful memory of the January massacres fresh in their minds.

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