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First Lady Michelle Obama Hosts Event Marking New Year Celebration Of Nowruz

Iranian-American comedian Maz Jobrani delivers remarks and tells jokes during a reception marking the Persian new year celebration of Nowruz in the East Room at the White House April 6, 2016 in Washington, DC. Celebrated by millions of people across the Middle East, Asia and Eastern Europe, according to the White House, Nowruz marks the 'beginning of spring, the renewal of nature, and the welcoming of a positive and healthy new year.' (Photo by Cheriss May/NurPhoto)