For Muslims and Iranians in US, a bittersweet Eid and Nowruz

For Muslims and Iranians in US, a bittersweet Eid and Nowruz

This past weekend would have normally been a festive time of year for Muslims and Iranians in the United States, with Nowruz and Eid Al-Fitr falling on the same weekend. This year, however, with wars on Iran and Lebanon, along with regional turmoil, the holidays have been far from festive for those with loved ones and ties to the Middle East. "I am an Iranian American, so this year has been very difficult," Leila Namvar, a resident of southern C…