International Day of Nowruz

A/RES/64/253View PDF

Who adopted this document and its mandates?

A Resolution of the General Assembly, under agenda item 49 Culture of peace, published in 2010.

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9 subjects

Cultural Heritage Cultural Property Preservation Customs and Traditions Information Dissemination Intergovernmental Organizations International Days International Organizations Public Information Specialized Agencies

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5 operative paragraphs

Recognizes 21 March as the International Day of Nowruz;

Welcomes the efforts of Member States where Nowruz is celebrated to preserve and develop the culture and traditions related to Nowruz;

Encourages Member States to make efforts to raise awareness about Nowruz and to organize annual events in commemoration of this festivity, as appropriate;

Calls upon Member States where Nowruz is celebrated to study the origins and traditions of this festivity with a view to disseminating knowledge about the Nowruz heritage among the international community;

Invites interested Member States, the United Nations, in particular its relevant specialized agencies, funds and programmes, mainly the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, and interested international and regional organizations, as well as non-governmental organizations, to participate in events organized by States where Nowruz is celebrated.

Nowruz (Novruz, Navruz, Nooruz, Nevruz, Nauryz) means new day and is celebrated on 21 March of each year; its spelling and pronunciation may vary according to country.

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