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Persian Nowruz Day in Nevada

March 20, 2026 • 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM PT

State of Nevada, Executive Department- A proclamation by the governor

WHEREAS, Nowruz (N-O-W-R-U-Z), meaning "new day," is the traditional Persian New Year marking the first day of spring and has been celebrated for more than 3,000 years; and;

WHEREAS, Nowruz is observed by millions of people around the world and symbolizes renewal, hope, compassion, and the triumph of light over darkness; and;

WHEREAS, the celebration of Nowruz promotes values of peace, family unity, cultural understanding, and goodwill among all people; and;

WHEREAS, recognizing Persian Nowruz Day provides an opportunity to honor the rich heritage of one of the world's oldest civilizations and to celebrate the spirit of new beginnings shared by all Nevadans;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOE LOMBARDO, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF NEVADA, do hereby proclaim March 20, 2026, as

PERSIAN NOWRUZ DAY IN NEVADA

The Great Seal of the State of NevadaIN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Nevada to be affixed at the State Capitol in Carson City, this 12th day of March, 2026.Governor Lombardo, Secretary of State Rachel Bennet's Signatures