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CA AR78

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/9/2020

Primary Sponsor

Adrin Nazarian

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates Friday, March 20, 2020, as the beginning of the Persian New Year and celebrates Nowrūz throughout California.
  • Acknowledges Nowrūz as an ancient Persian holiday originating over 3,000 years ago that marks the vernal equinox and arrival of spring.
  • Recognizes the cultural significance of Nowrūz traditions including the Haft-Sin table with seven symbolic items and celebrations lasting 13 days.
  • Notes that California has the largest Iranian American population outside of Iran, with over 500,000 residing in the state, primarily in the greater Los Angeles area.
  • Acknowledges the United Nations General Assembly's 2010 proclamation of International Nowrūz Day and the contributions of Persian culture to California's social and economic landscape.

Legislative Description

Relative to Nowrūz.

Last Action

Read. Adopted. (Page 4275.).

3/9/2020

Committee Referrals

Rules2/6/2020

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