Recognize March 21 as Nowruz (Persian New Year) in Richmond
In Plain English
Richmond officially recognizes the Persian New Year celebration that marks the beginning of spring. The Bay Area has a large Persian community, and Nowruz is celebrated by millions worldwide across different faiths and ethnicities. The proclamation also expresses solidarity with Iranian women fighting for equality and democratic rights.
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