The clock ticks towards 6:36:26 AM on Thursday, the first of Farvardin, marking the commencement of the New Persian Year of 1403.
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Tehran residents gear up for New Year, shopping spree at Tajrish market
As the countdown to the New Year inches closer, the bustling streets of Tehran witness a flurry of activity as residents flock to the Tajrish market in north of the capital. With just a few hours left, citizens are fervently engaged in purchasing essential items and textiles to ring in the new year.
