UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations Secretary-General has called on everyone to draw inspiration from Nowruz – the day that celebrates the arrival of the spring season – to strengthen solidarity among communities, as the world looks to recover from the coronavirus pandemic. In a message on Sunday commemorating the International Day of Nowruz, Secretary General Guterres recalled that last year, Nowruz celebration coincided with the early days of an unprecedented and devastating global pandemic. “This year, the Nowruz spirit is more vital than ever.”“Today, we can start to see light at the end of the tunnel … As the world comes together to defeat Covid-19, Nowruz serves as an inspiration to recover and rebuild in a more just and durable way, in harmony with nature,” he added. The following year, the UN General Assembly welcomed its inclusion on the list and recognised 21 March as the International Day of Nowruz. It also urged member states to raise awareness about and to organize annual events in commemoration of the festivity, as appropriate.

Source: Pakistan Today March 21, 2021 17:26 UTC