declare Nouroz an international day in the UN!

For what it's worth many people think Ill of the islamic republic of iran without having first hand information.

For those who are genuinely interest one great source is Permantent mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the united nations.

Speaking of which at the dawn of this new year his excellency the deputy ambassador Mr. Eshagh Alhabib presented his suggestion to declare the frist day of nouroz an international day. In his speech to the UN he thus said:
"Mr. President;

Nowruz marks the first day in Persian New Year. In harmony with the rebirth of nature, Nowruz is celebrated on 21st of March that is the very first day of spring of each year. But Nowruz, with all its customs and rites, is much more than a date marked in our calendars. It conveys a deeply-rooted culture which brings hope, peace andprosperity to the millions of peoples around the globe, regardless of their ethnicity, political or religious views."

what is decribed above is a truley magnificent day for peace and a multilateral org. comitted should not hesitate on declaring this day a international holiday.

It would also be benificial for anyone comitted to international development who wants to know more of the countries that suggested this, for as Mr Alhabib said: "Today, I have the honor and privilege to present to you the draft resolution A/64/L.30 Rev.2 dated 18 February 2010, entitled "International Day of Nowruz”, jointly prepared by Afghanistan, Republic of Azerbaijan, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan, Republic of Turkey, Turkmenistan and Islamic Republic of Iran. The first draft of this resolution was issued on the 2ndof December 2009. Since then, it has been subject to extensive informal consultations between its main cosponsors and the membership of this august Assembly with the aim of reaching consensus. And now the time is ripe for formal adoption of this draft resolution that we, the main sponsors, firmly believe embodies one of the most prominent objectives of this Organization, namely strengthening global peace through knowledge and respect for national cultures, world cultural heritage and cultural diversity."

Nouroz has always been my favourite holiday, so I hope this resolution becomes a reality so that noone will feel estranged towards the message of peace and hope that nouroz brings us.