Iranian streets and bazaars are packed with shoppers ahead of the Persian New Year, also called Nowruz, which begins on Wednesday. In the run up to Nowruz, Iranians shop for sweets, dried fruit and items for their traditional new year table. (AP Video by Saeed Sarmadi)

Tehran streets packed with shoppers stocking up with sweets and treats ahead of Nowruz

Iranian streets and bazaars are packed with shoppers ahead of the Persian New Year, also called Nowruz, which begins on Wednesday. In the run up to Nowruz, Iranians shop for sweets, dried fruit and items for their traditional new year table. (AP Video by Saeed Sarmadi)