February 28, 2013, Washington D.C. – Representatives Henry Waxman (D-33rd/CA) and Peter Roskam (R-6th/IL) plan on introducing a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. Congress recognizing the Iranian New Year (Nowruz) and acknowledging that the Cyrus Cylinder has, over the centuries, come to symbolize one of mankind’s first documents on human rights.
On loan from the British Museum, the cylinder will be on display starting March 9th at the Smithsonian Institution’s Arthur M.Sackler Gallery in Washington, D.C., traveling afterwards to Houston, New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
In addition to commemorating the tour of the cylinder throughout the U.S., the resolution recognizes the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, acknowledges the Cyrus Cylinder as a symbol of respect for human rights and religious tolerance, and recognizes the chasm that exists between the values embodied in the cylinder and the current practices of the government of Iran.
PAAIA has urged the introduction of the Nowruz and Cyrus Cylinder resolution as part of its broader efforts to celebrate and foster greater understanding of Iranian culture, and to project an accurate and positive image of the Iranian American community. The resolution will mark the first time that members of Congress have introduced a measure recognizing the achievements of Cyrus the Great and his impact on civilization. Previously, PAAIA worked with Congressman Michael Honda (D-17th/CA) to help draft and build bipartisan support for legislation in recognition of Nowruz, which passed both chambers of Congress in March 2010.
Click here to read the language of the resolution.
Click here to send a letter to your Representative asking them to co-sponsor this resolution.
Support the Introduction of Legislation Acknowledging Nowruz and the Cyrus Cylinder
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iraj khan – Peace Is The Way
Reportقدر زر، زرگر بداند
قدر گوهر، گوهری.
قدر جشن نوروز را
ایرانی معتقد به پندار نیک، کردار نیک و گفتار نیک داند.
آنان که اسیر نفرت و خشم هستند از سه خصلت بالا بی بهره اند.
Don't Be Hating!
seyed.javad – Eslam is good for you
ReportPAAIA brothers.
Dont waste your time on this norouz custom which is a zardoshti thing and as such should be banned in any truely eslamic country. Instead please go and petition for something closer to your heart , something you really enjoy. Go campaign for free Sandis . once in the morning and another time before bed time.
Tehran4Iran
ReportI was wondering why this kind of comment, the I saw your ID, which starts with "seyed" which means Arab zadeh, which in actuality means against Iranian, and pro Arabs.Norooz has been part of our culture way before Islamic Murderers invaded our country, and will remain an important part of our culture long after we kiked Islam out of our lives, and our country. ( so far we have kiked it out of our hearts, thans to Islamic Rapist Rejime).
Saman – Just Iran and politics.
ReportWhat's wrong with lifting the sanctions on Iran which only hurt the people rather than the regime? They even mentioned that what the Cyrus cylinder stood for has nothing to do with the islamist leache regime.
All Iranians and Persians should sign this.
saboohi
ReportUsing nowruz as a cover is wrong. PAAIA has to say they are pro-Mullahs, not using "Eid nowruz.
khaleh mosheh
ReportAt least they have two things going for them
1)logo- v pretty
2)Acronym-v clever
Mehrdad A
ReportYou have been trying to get Congress acknowledge Nowruz for 30 years every year, and they can't get it up! You guys can't do this, nor can you ward off sanctions or anything else. What are you guys good at? Breathing a sigh of relief that you are Persians?
Mehrban
ReportThis is a good thing but for god's sake what is "Nowruz". Who pronounces it this way?!
G. Rahmanian
ReportIsn't the guy who owns PAAIA the same dude who wants/wanted to be the next president of the Islamists' hellhole? Does he have any idea what it means to be in bed with the Islamists in Tehran?
Mehrban
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saboohi
ReportThis is their tactic. they give human face to their lobby first, then ask for lifting sanctions and better relations with Mullahs. PAAIA, what do you say about Vali Nasr? Now, PAAIA is using Nowruz. No wonder Iraj Khan aka Trita thanks this post. Trita, do you want to see the email to Roy Coffee mentioning this, "giving human face to our lobby"? BTW, Trita, you don't like PAAIA? They are your Competitor.
Mehrdad A
Reportبرادر دو قلو ها به هم نون قرض میدن.
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