
On the essence of the Iranian new year: a miracle politics and swords cannot achieve
Fereydoun Majlessi
The Iranian new year (Nowruz) is an ancient celebration for a wide geographical and cultural space that extends far beyond the borders of modern Iran. In 2022 the Nowruz takes place on 20th March 2022. In order to have a look at the deeper meaning of this celebration and its importance, the Persian bridge of Friendship republished an article by Fereydoun Majlessi – an Iranian former diplomat, current analyst of international affairs and leading intellectual.
This article was published on Nowruz 1401 (March 20, 2022) by the publication Nim Rooz.
What do we expect from Nowruz and the arrival of spring that we congratulate each other. Does a new hope and a sense of life blossom in our psyche? Do we expect to be green and happy again, instead of the crumbled leaves of last year?
This year, we have more hope for Nowruz. In the last two years, we have been mourning Nowruz. Two Nowruz that, instead of being together and sharing joy, invited us to isolate ourselves and stay away. Many of us have lost friends and relatives. And tired of quarantine isolation and in the snout, we are impatient!
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