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Rumi
New Year
Noruz
Iranian New Year's ideological roots
By Massoume Price
March 15, 2000
The Iranian
Noruz times for this New Year are:
Sunday, 19 March 11:35.14 p.m. Pacific Standard Time
Monday, 20 March 02:35.14 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Monday, 20 March 07:35.14 a.m. Greenwich Mean Time
Monday, 20 March 08:35.14 a.m. Paris Time
Monday, 20 March 11:05.14 a.m. Tehran Time
Noruz, or new day, is the celebration of spring equinox. It is the most
cherished of all the Iranian festivals and is celebrated by all. This occasion
has been renowned in one form or another by all the major cultures of ancient
Mesopotamia. What we have today as Noruz with its' uniquely Iranian characteristics
has been celebrated for at least 3,000 years and is deeply rooted in the
rituals and traditions of the Zoroastrian belief system in the Sassanid
period >>>
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Eight Iranian organizations in the U.S. and a
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Noruz
March 15, 2000 (Hamshari) -- Noruz according to
old texts and traditions >>>
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- Lipton Ice Tea 16oz for $1.19 equals $ 9.52 per gallon >>>
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More Letters
* Nothing has changed
Arya Abedin writes:
Like many concerned Iranians in the United States, I have been paying
close attention to developments in Iran for years now. This is partially
why I do not find the recent parliamentary elections to be a surprise.
Everyone from CNN's Christianne Amanpour to the fellow expatriate next
door have heralded this election as the dawn of a "new" Iran
["High
hopes"].
I suggest Mrs. Amanpour and Iranians in general (especially Iranian-Americans)
wake up. The political system set up 20 years ago has not changed at all.
Many critics of the Islamic Revolution (or any revolution in Iran) have
always stressed on the shortcomings of the promises of the revolution.
It is ironic how quickly we all forget the fact that Iran was in a war
for eight years during which the nation's very integrity was threatened.
This does not leave much time for social introspection or many "domestic"
issues when you have Mr. Hussein attempting to annex Khuzistan.
In addition to the Iraqi-Imposed War, Iran has suffered from the economic
aftermath of the war (that we are still witnessing) and the rapid inflation
and destruction of the infastructure of the economy.
Khatami was elected under the system set up after the Islamic Revolution.
The new parliament has also been elected under that same system. Nothing
has changed in Iran.
When the country is no longer at war and is now recovering from the
economic impact of that war, the Iranian people can concentrate on reforms.
This includes the purging of opportunists in a democratic government (ex.
Mr. Rafsanjani).
I have always had faith in democracy, Islam, and the Iranian people
and know that, eventually, the major problems that are present in the country
will be solved through the existing democratic Islamic government.
* C U soon
nEgAr Mortazavi writes:
"Dialogue
among ourselves", a letter to President Khatami, from Roozbeh
Shirazi, was traslated into Farsi and published in "Mosharekat"
newspaper (Thursday, 19th of Esfand. Page 6 : "Javaan" page),
one of the most important Iranian dailies.
C U here in Iran, soon. =)
Noruz: Washington DC
This is a Reminder so you will reserve your tickets in Advance...remember
ticket availability is not guaranteed at the door :-)
THE IACA REQUESTS THE PLEASURE OF YOUR COMPANY -- ANNUAL NOROUZ GALA!
The Iranian-American Cultural Association cordially invites you to its
annual Norouz Gala. The festivities will feature a light Persian dinner
and dessert buffet, a live musical performance by acclaimed santurist Roya
Bahrami and accomplished percussionist John Seligman, as well as DJ Payam
and dancing! Plan early and reserve your tickets now, because the IACA
cannot guarantee availability at the door. DATE & TIME: Saturday, 18
March; 8:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.>>>
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