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  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.