House adopts resolution recognizing Nowruz as a day of observance in Virginia The Virginia House unanimously agreed to House Joint Resolution 77 on Feb. 11, designating the spring equinox as Nowruz in the Commonwealth. Delegate Reeser, speaking as an Iranian American, framed the measure as recognition of cultural ties and as a gesture of support amid human-rights concerns in Iran.

Virginia has officially recognized Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, highlighting cultural ties and offering support for those facing repression in Iran.

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