89R17859 KRT-F
By: Lalani H.R. No. 561
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Nowruz is being observed by many Texans and a
variety of faith groups, including Muslims, Baha'is, and
Zoroastrians, on March 21, 2025; and
WHEREAS, This festival celebrates the first day of spring,
which is observed by many communities, particularly in Central and
South Asia; and
WHEREAS, The origin of the celebration can be traced back to
ancient Persia, and the observance marks the first day of the
Persian solar year; and
WHEREAS, Nowruz commemorates a centuries-old agrarian custom
that over time was integrated into various cultures and faith
groups; and
WHEREAS, Nowruz is traditionally celebrated by the recital of
devotional poetry, prayers, and the distribution of dried fruits,
nuts, and grains to symbolize the abundance of sustenance; and
WHEREAS, Today, Nowruz is celebrated in different ways by
some 300 million people around the world, and it traditionally
commences with a spring cleaning of the home; and
WHEREAS, The moment that the sun crosses the celestial
equator, referred to as Saal Tahvil, or "the turning point of the
year," families gather together around the Haft Seen table to
exchange gifts, offer prayers, and wish one another a Happy Nowruz;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate Nowruz 2025 and extend to all those
participating in the celebration sincere best wishes for a joyous
and memorable event.