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)
