Books to read in Noruz holiday

If you dislike wasting your time during the Noruz holiday with boring and repetitive visits to a number of distant relatives and places, perhaps a book along with several cups of tea and some sweets can provide a good time and create a cozy atmosphere for you at home. The following is a short list of some suggested books.         

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Trump's impulsive moves will push Mideast to back-back crises

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NIGERIA/ KANO - Peace and blessings of Allah be upon His chosen servant, our master Muhammad and his pure purified progeny.

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