Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Presidential Message on Nowruz Celebrations




White House News

I send greetings to those celebrating Nowruz.

Nowruz is a special time of thanksgiving and celebration when millions of people around the world who trace their heritage to Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, Pakistan, India, and Central Asia welcome the New Year. For thousands of years, it has been an occasion when family, friends, and loved ones come together to reflect on the blessings of the past year and look forward with a spirit of renewal and hope.

America is strengthened by the rich cultural diversity of our people, and we are blessed to be a Nation that welcomes individuals of all races, religions, and cultural backgrounds. Celebrating Nowruz honors the values of family and tradition and helps preserve the unique fabric that makes up our country.

Laura and I send our best wishes for health and happiness in the coming year.

GEORGE W. BUSH

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

From the bottom of my heart I say:
"Thank you Mr. President. God bless you, your family and your country."

Sherry said...

Happy New Year Serendip and gardunehmehr.

Michael said...

I did not know that Iranians/Persians had a different new year. Have a happy one.

SERENDIP said...

Thank you everyone.
Yes Michael, and thank god it's not a muslim holiday and it's deeply rooted in Persian's Zoroastrian heritage which muslims and the mad mullahs to this day are trying to wipe off the map.