Synopsis
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended heartfelt wishes to the people on Nauroz, marking the arrival of spring. He emphasized the festival's significance for renewal and communal harmony, urging the community to embrace positivity and peace.Key Takeaways
- Nauroz signifies the arrival of spring.
- It symbolizes renewal, hope, and harmony.
- Celebrated widely across different cultures.
- Includes various traditional customs and rituals.
- Holds cultural and spiritual significance in Kashmir.
Jammu, March 20 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, on Thursday extended his greetings to the citizens celebrating the festival of Nauroz, which signifies the onset of the spring season.
In his message, Omar Abdullah expressed his warm wishes to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on this joyous occasion, highlighting Nauroz as a festival that symbolizes renewal, hope, and harmony, breathing new life into nature and encouraging individuals to welcome positivity, tranquility, and prosperity.
He emphasized the cultural and spiritual relevance of Nauroz, noting that the festival is a vital part of Kashmir's rich heritage, celebrated with traditional fervor and devotion.
The Chief Minister urged the community to utilize this occasion to fortify the ties of brotherhood, compassion, and mutual respect, enhancing the spirit of communal harmony.
Conveying his heartfelt wishes, he expressed hope that this Nauroz would usher in prosperity, joy, and fulfillment to every home and reinforce the values of peace and co-existence among the diverse population of Jammu and Kashmir.
Nauroz is known as the Iranian New Year or Persian New Year. Historically celebrated by Persians and other Iranian peoples, it is now embraced by numerous ethnicities globally.
It is a festival aligned with the Northern Hemisphere spring equinox, signaling the commencement of a new year on the Iranian calendar.
This typically falls between March 19 and March 22 on the Gregorian calendar.
For the Northern Hemisphere, Nauroz signifies the arrival of spring. Festival customs include various fire and water rituals, celebratory dances, gift exchanges, and recitations of poetry, with variations among the cultures of the diverse communities that observe it.
Shia Muslims in Jammu and Kashmir celebrate Nauroz as a festival due to its connections with the roots of the Shia community in Iran.
Nauroz is recognized as a holiday in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the closure of government offices, educational institutions, banks, and post offices.
