The pure-hearted
people of Iran, following a tradition stretching back several thousand years,
observe as a national festival this day [Naw-Ruz] that marks the commencement
of spring. They put aside all grievances from the preceding year and focus
their thoughts on loving fellowship. Bahá’ís across the globe, of every nation
and ethnicity, likewise celebrate with great jubilation the festival of
Naw-Rúz, as explicitly ordained in the Most Holy Book, and regard it as an
opportunity to foster friendship and unity among the peoples of the world.
- The
Universal House of Justice (From a message dated 21 March 2010 addressed to the
Believers in the Cradle of the Faith)
