How does Nowruz pass in prison? What scent does the moment of the new year and the first days of spring have in prison? Under what conditions do families welcome the new year in the absence of their imprisoned husband, father, mother, or child? In the early days of the new solar year, when the atmosphere of homes, streets, and alleys is spring-like, a large number of political and ideological prisoners remain incarcerated, and their joy may come from a brief visit with family. They say that there is no Nowruz in prison, and all days on the calendar mean the same thing: a countdown to freedom. They say their holiday is the day they are released from prison. The days filled with the scent of blossoms and the intoxication of spring taste of longing more than any other day within the prison walls, longing for family and the colorful Haft-Seen of home.
Nowruz in Prison with the 'Scent of Longing'
The article explores the experience of Nowruz for political prisoners in Iran, highlighting their feelings of longing and the absence of family during this festive time. It underscores the harsh realities of imprisonment and the emotional toll it takes on both prisoners and their families. This situation is significant as it reflects the broader issues of human rights and political repression in Iran.
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📰 What Happened
The article discusses how political prisoners in Iran experience Nowruz, the Persian New Year, highlighting their feelings of longing for family and freedom during this festive time. It emphasizes the emotional toll of imprisonment amidst a season typically associated with joy and renewal.
- Many political prisoners remain incarcerated during Nowruz, a time of celebration in Iranian culture.
- Prisoners express that their true holiday is the day they are released, as every day in prison feels the same.
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📚 Background
Nowruz is a significant cultural celebration in Iran, marking the arrival of spring and the new year. However, for many political prisoners, it serves as a painful reminder of their absence from family and society.
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