People around the world are celebrating ‘Nowruz’ – Persian New Year (also known as Iranian New Year) on Saturday March 20th today.
Nowruz is celebrated on the first day of Farvardin (the first month of Iranian solar calendar) and marks the beginning of spring equinox in northern hemisphere.
With Iranian and Zoroastrian origins, Nowruz has been celebrated by various communities for more than 3,000 years in Western Asia, Central Asia, the Caucasus, the Black Sea Basin, the Balkans, and South Asia.
Nowruz was given official recognition as ‘International Day of Nowruz’ by United Nations (UN) in 2010 via UN resolution 64/235.
Wishes All Around
Antonio Guterres – UN Secretary General, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau and various other international figures took to social media to convey best wishes on Nowruz.
I offer my best wishes to everyone marking Nowruz. Nowruz serves as inspiration to recover & rebuild in a more just and durable way, in harmony with nature, said the UN Chief.
I offer my best wishes to everyone marking #Nowruz.
As the world comes together to defeat #COVID19, Nowruz serves as inspiration to recover & rebuild in a more just & durable way, in harmony with nature.
May this day advance happiness, health & harmony to all. pic.twitter.com/oImlwmNdzu
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) March 19, 2021
Every year, #Nowruz is celebrated as a day of hope & renewal.
At a time of global anxiety as countries around the world are addressing the #COVID19 pandemic, our thoughts & solidarity are with all those marking Nowruz. https://t.co/5XHXxJzHfa pic.twitter.com/bhG8JkiQpa
— United Nations (@UN) March 19, 2021
On behalf of our family, Sophie and I wish everyone celebrating a happy and healthy Nowruz, said Canadian PM Justin Trudeau.
Nowruz provides us with the opportunity to look ahead with hope and optimism; only together can we create a stronger, more diverse, and more inclusive society, he added.
Tomorrow, many communities in Canada and around the world will celebrate the start of the Persian New Year. Watch Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s message wishing everyone celebrating a happy and healthy #Nowruz ⬇️ https://t.co/rVHQFVxZdw pic.twitter.com/CzkVjT0qrq
— Prime Minister of Canada (@CanadianPM) March 19, 2021
Antony Blinken – US Secretary of State noted that Nowruz is a time to gather with family and friends, enjoy dishes and sweets representing the sweetness of life, and reflect on the year that has passed while looking forward to the blessings of the future.
Wishing a #HappyNowruz to everyone around the world who celebrates this festive occasion. May the Nowruz spirit of rebirth and renewal guide us all to better days! pic.twitter.com/Gk9eFHttgA
— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) March 20, 2021
Oh, and a Happy Nowruz to all who celberate the begining of a new year on the Persian solar calendar. pic.twitter.com/aPeOD7jJXm
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) March 20, 2021
