Relative to Nowroz.

House Resolution 18, passed by the California Assembly, recognizes March 21, 2025, as International Day of Nowruz. The resolution acknowledges Nowruz - a 3,000-year-old celebration of the spring equinox observed by over 300 million people globally - as a symbol of renewal and cultural unity, particularly for Afghan, Iranian, and Central Asian communities in California. It highlights California's large Afghan and Iranian populations (including 54% of U.S. Iranian immigrants) and the historical significance of Nowruz in Persian culture. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture to honor this tradition and extend well-wishes for a peaceful Nowruz to all Californians.