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VA HJR77
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Atoosa Reaser
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AI Summary
- Designates the day of the spring equinox as Nowruz (Persian New Year) in Virginia beginning in 2026 and each succeeding year
- Recognizes Nowruz as a 3,000-year-old tradition meaning "New Day" that symbolizes renewal and community, celebrated by nearly 300 million people worldwide
- Acknowledges Virginia is home to the fourth-largest Iranian American population in the United States
- Notes Nowruz is observed by Iranian Americans of diverse religious backgrounds, including Baha'i, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Zoroastrian, and nonreligious communities
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Delegates to notify Iranian American community representatives and post the designation on the General Assembly's website
Legislative Description
Nowruz; Persian New Year.
Last Action
Agreed to by Senate Block Vote (Voice Vote)
3/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/12/2026
Rules: Studies1/30/2026
Rules1/22/2026
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