PM greets the nation on Navroz
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has greeted nation on the occasion of Navroz.
“Navroz Mubarak! Praying for a year filled with peace and prosperity. May everyone be happy and be blessed with good health”, the Prime Minister said.
https://www.narendramodi.in/pm-greets-t ... roz-544159
Facts about Navroz
Navroz Ginan translated in multiple languages.
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Spring’s Equinox: Nawruz in Ismaili Thought
Intellectual Interactions in the Islamic World: The Ismaili Thread, 2020Shafique Virani
Shafique Virani
The phenomenon of spring’s equinox, known as Nawruz in Persian, has fascinated humankind for millennia. Numerous traditions sprang up in Muslim lands to celebrate its advent. The symbolism of spring in general, and of Nawruz in particular, can be found in Ismaili literature spanning virtually every major historical period and is present in the literary heritage of the three principal linguistic groupings: the Arabic of the Islamic heartlands, the Persian of Iranian and Central Asian traditions, and the various South Asian languages of the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent. Intellectual interactions with the regional environment are readily apparent in the literatures, whether the timing of the festival in the Arab world, the vivid imagery and vocabulary of South Asian traditions that draw from the symbolism of wider mystical currents in the Subcontinent, or the metres and metaphors that permeate the Persian works, indelibly rooting them to the birthplace of Nawruz, and the conventions that sprung from it. Two prominent uniting themes permeate the three broad traditions, regardless of time period or language: vernal phenomena as metaphors for the blessing of the Imam of the time, and the sacralisation of the earth’s springtide finery by sublimating these symbols to convey knowledge of a spiritual world beyond sensory experience.
The article can be accessed at:
https://www.academia.edu/41991484/Sprin ... li_Thought
Intellectual Interactions in the Islamic World: The Ismaili Thread, 2020Shafique Virani
Shafique Virani
The phenomenon of spring’s equinox, known as Nawruz in Persian, has fascinated humankind for millennia. Numerous traditions sprang up in Muslim lands to celebrate its advent. The symbolism of spring in general, and of Nawruz in particular, can be found in Ismaili literature spanning virtually every major historical period and is present in the literary heritage of the three principal linguistic groupings: the Arabic of the Islamic heartlands, the Persian of Iranian and Central Asian traditions, and the various South Asian languages of the Indo-Pakistan subcontinent. Intellectual interactions with the regional environment are readily apparent in the literatures, whether the timing of the festival in the Arab world, the vivid imagery and vocabulary of South Asian traditions that draw from the symbolism of wider mystical currents in the Subcontinent, or the metres and metaphors that permeate the Persian works, indelibly rooting them to the birthplace of Nawruz, and the conventions that sprung from it. Two prominent uniting themes permeate the three broad traditions, regardless of time period or language: vernal phenomena as metaphors for the blessing of the Imam of the time, and the sacralisation of the earth’s springtide finery by sublimating these symbols to convey knowledge of a spiritual world beyond sensory experience.
The article can be accessed at:
https://www.academia.edu/41991484/Sprin ... li_Thought
Nawruz is filled with joy!
BY ISMAILIMAIL POSTED ON MARCH 11, 2020
In composing an ode in praise of you
Beautiful words spring to mind
But in praising someone other than you
My tongue falters, the words lie
For you are inherently gracious, exalted
Such gifts are innate to your very nature
Your right hand scatters blessed rain upon the creation
Your forehead is dawn itself, your face a glittering star
You are the illustrious one through whose light we are illuminated
Our beloved, for whom we would give our lives
Indeed, if the festival of Nawruz is to be filled with joy
It is only through your light that it becomes resplendent
God’s blessings upon you, O son of the Prophet
For indeed you are a time-tested sword to fight life’s sorrows
—Al-Amir Tamim b. al-Mu'izz.
Prince Tamim (d. 374/984), talented poet and the eldest son of the Fatimid imam-caliph al-Mu'izz (d. 365/975).
Faquir M. Hunzai, Shimmering Light: An Anthology of Ismaili Poetry (London, 1996), p. 41.
BY ISMAILIMAIL POSTED ON MARCH 11, 2020
In composing an ode in praise of you
Beautiful words spring to mind
But in praising someone other than you
My tongue falters, the words lie
For you are inherently gracious, exalted
Such gifts are innate to your very nature
Your right hand scatters blessed rain upon the creation
Your forehead is dawn itself, your face a glittering star
You are the illustrious one through whose light we are illuminated
Our beloved, for whom we would give our lives
Indeed, if the festival of Nawruz is to be filled with joy
It is only through your light that it becomes resplendent
God’s blessings upon you, O son of the Prophet
For indeed you are a time-tested sword to fight life’s sorrows
—Al-Amir Tamim b. al-Mu'izz.
Prince Tamim (d. 374/984), talented poet and the eldest son of the Fatimid imam-caliph al-Mu'izz (d. 365/975).
Faquir M. Hunzai, Shimmering Light: An Anthology of Ismaili Poetry (London, 1996), p. 41.
Message from the President of the Local Council for Angola
My Dearest Brothers and Sister,
On behalf of the Angolan Council and Institutions, on this Navroz, I wish you all a heartfelt Navroz Mubarak!
Navroz marks the beginning of spring, it can also be also a time of spiritual renewal and physical rejuvenation. It is a time for us to be grateful for all the blessings we have from our beloved Hazar Imam. Let us come together in spirit on Navroz, a time of peace, love, happiness and, this year in particular, hope.
The current global situation has disrupted our lives, and the lives of our brothers and sisters around the world. Temporarily suspending our Jamatkhanas was the most difficult decision for all of us, we urge you all to hold on to our faith at a time like this. Complying with the national authorities recommendations is important, for the security and good health of our Jamat and the community in which we live.
Hope is a key word in these challenging times, we hope for many things around us to improve, we pray for the improvement of global health, for our brothers and sisters from around the world to keep safe and healthy. We also pray for the good health and safety of our Mawlana Hazar Imam and the Noorani Family.
I urge you all to continue to look after one another while practicing social distancing. Reach out to our families and those in our Jamat who are vulnerable. Keep in touch with one another through technology that is available. Know that we, as the Local Council and Institutions are still here to serve and support you. We will be consistently communicating to the Jamat as it is moment like this which require that extra effort so that we do not become isolated.
I pray that our unity and brotherhood will stand through these challenging times.
With the grace of our beloved Hazar Imam, I am sure that we will overcome these difficult moments and soon be together our Jamatkhanas.
Ameen
https://the.ismaili/portugal/message-th ... cil-angola
My Dearest Brothers and Sister,
On behalf of the Angolan Council and Institutions, on this Navroz, I wish you all a heartfelt Navroz Mubarak!
Navroz marks the beginning of spring, it can also be also a time of spiritual renewal and physical rejuvenation. It is a time for us to be grateful for all the blessings we have from our beloved Hazar Imam. Let us come together in spirit on Navroz, a time of peace, love, happiness and, this year in particular, hope.
The current global situation has disrupted our lives, and the lives of our brothers and sisters around the world. Temporarily suspending our Jamatkhanas was the most difficult decision for all of us, we urge you all to hold on to our faith at a time like this. Complying with the national authorities recommendations is important, for the security and good health of our Jamat and the community in which we live.
Hope is a key word in these challenging times, we hope for many things around us to improve, we pray for the improvement of global health, for our brothers and sisters from around the world to keep safe and healthy. We also pray for the good health and safety of our Mawlana Hazar Imam and the Noorani Family.
I urge you all to continue to look after one another while practicing social distancing. Reach out to our families and those in our Jamat who are vulnerable. Keep in touch with one another through technology that is available. Know that we, as the Local Council and Institutions are still here to serve and support you. We will be consistently communicating to the Jamat as it is moment like this which require that extra effort so that we do not become isolated.
I pray that our unity and brotherhood will stand through these challenging times.
With the grace of our beloved Hazar Imam, I am sure that we will overcome these difficult moments and soon be together our Jamatkhanas.
Ameen
https://the.ismaili/portugal/message-th ... cil-angola
Google translation of the article in Portuguese
https://the.ismaili/portugal/mawlana-ha ... e-al-yamat
https://the.ismaili/france/france-actua ... r-le-jamat
https://the.ismaili/global/news/imamat- ... -the-jamat
Mawlana Hazar Imam sends message to Jamat
On the occasion of Navroz, The Ismaili is pleased to share a message from Malik Talib, Chairman of the Ismaili Leaders' International Forum, which includes a message from Mawlana Hazar Imam.
Ya Ali Madad
On the occasion of Navroz, our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam has graciously sent us a Talika from Mubarak to be shared with the Global Jamat, which reads as follows:
Dear Malik,
On the occasion of Navroz, I send our Jamat from all over the world my best blessings for peace and happiness in their lives.
I also send my special blessings for Mushkil Asan to my Jamats, wherever they may be, and pray for their health and well-being.
Affectionately,
Aga khan
******
I convey Mubarak to the global Yamat on this occasion of Navroz and, on behalf of all the Murids from all over the world, humbly express shukrana to our beloved Imam Mawlana Hazar for the kind Talika.
The Navroz festival is a time of hope, optimism, renewal and faith, even in times of uncertainty and difficulty.
I would like to assure Jamat that all Yamati institutions and leaders around the world are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of Yamat.
For many of us, the temporary suspension of the Jamatkhana is perhaps the most difficult among the vast situation of interruptions in our daily life. The decision to temporarily suspend our Jamatkhana meetings was not taken lightly, and was implemented in accordance with the guidance of Hazar Imam to comply with government and public health guidelines worldwide.
While we understand that this really is a very difficult interruption and that we can no longer physically meet at the present moment, we remain unified in our faith, in devotion and compassion.
These bonds of community have been maintained throughout the vagaries of time and history, and will continue in the difficult weeks and months to come. As we prepare, we will work together as a united Yamat.
It is of great importance that we follow the instructions given by Yamat institutions that work with AKDN to ensure compliance with government measures to mitigate the effects of COVID-19.
Ours is an esoteric faith. Our Imam has reminded us time and again of the importance of spiritual contemplation, reflection, personal search, and prayer. In these moments we will find peace and comfort to overcome our current challenges. We remind you of the Farman's of Mawlana Hazar Imam when it comes to practicing personal prayer, when we cannot attend Jamatkhana. I am convinced that complying with this guide will bring us comfort in these difficult times.
of our Jamatkhanas has resulted in the emergence of electronic and digital channels offering a "virtual Jamatkhana". This is clearly inappropriate, as a Jamatkhana can only be established and function under the Imam's authority, through his institutions and appointed Mukhi-Kamadias.
At this particular time, it is critical that we understand the risks of misinformation and miscommunication, and that we trust only credible sources from the government and institutions of Khamati, including The Ismaili, the official website, and social media channels for the Yamat.
In a time of increased economic anxiety, it is also imperative that we act rationally, with prudence and good judgment.
Current developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic have been at the forefront of Mawlana Hazar Imam's thoughts, and I would like to inform Yamat that, following the guidance of Mawlana Hazar Imam, an international Steering Group has been established to coordinate efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of the Yamat, and to support the responses taking place in each national jurisdiction of each Yamat.
These are difficult times. However, as a Yamat, our faith unites us and gives us the strength, the courage and the hope to face this adversity and come out of it, a stronger community, united by our values ​​and our loyalty to the Imam of Time.
Let us offer our shukrana for the continued love, grace, protection, and guidance of Imam Mawlana Hazar Imam, and pray for safety, good health, and the Mushkil Asan of the Yamat.
Ameen.
https://the.ismaili/portugal/mawlana-ha ... e-al-yamat
https://the.ismaili/france/france-actua ... r-le-jamat
https://the.ismaili/global/news/imamat- ... -the-jamat
Mawlana Hazar Imam sends message to Jamat
On the occasion of Navroz, The Ismaili is pleased to share a message from Malik Talib, Chairman of the Ismaili Leaders' International Forum, which includes a message from Mawlana Hazar Imam.
Ya Ali Madad
On the occasion of Navroz, our beloved Mawlana Hazar Imam has graciously sent us a Talika from Mubarak to be shared with the Global Jamat, which reads as follows:
Dear Malik,
On the occasion of Navroz, I send our Jamat from all over the world my best blessings for peace and happiness in their lives.
I also send my special blessings for Mushkil Asan to my Jamats, wherever they may be, and pray for their health and well-being.
Affectionately,
Aga khan
******
I convey Mubarak to the global Yamat on this occasion of Navroz and, on behalf of all the Murids from all over the world, humbly express shukrana to our beloved Imam Mawlana Hazar for the kind Talika.
The Navroz festival is a time of hope, optimism, renewal and faith, even in times of uncertainty and difficulty.
I would like to assure Jamat that all Yamati institutions and leaders around the world are doing everything possible to ensure the safety of Yamat.
For many of us, the temporary suspension of the Jamatkhana is perhaps the most difficult among the vast situation of interruptions in our daily life. The decision to temporarily suspend our Jamatkhana meetings was not taken lightly, and was implemented in accordance with the guidance of Hazar Imam to comply with government and public health guidelines worldwide.
While we understand that this really is a very difficult interruption and that we can no longer physically meet at the present moment, we remain unified in our faith, in devotion and compassion.
These bonds of community have been maintained throughout the vagaries of time and history, and will continue in the difficult weeks and months to come. As we prepare, we will work together as a united Yamat.
It is of great importance that we follow the instructions given by Yamat institutions that work with AKDN to ensure compliance with government measures to mitigate the effects of COVID-19.
Ours is an esoteric faith. Our Imam has reminded us time and again of the importance of spiritual contemplation, reflection, personal search, and prayer. In these moments we will find peace and comfort to overcome our current challenges. We remind you of the Farman's of Mawlana Hazar Imam when it comes to practicing personal prayer, when we cannot attend Jamatkhana. I am convinced that complying with this guide will bring us comfort in these difficult times.
of our Jamatkhanas has resulted in the emergence of electronic and digital channels offering a "virtual Jamatkhana". This is clearly inappropriate, as a Jamatkhana can only be established and function under the Imam's authority, through his institutions and appointed Mukhi-Kamadias.
At this particular time, it is critical that we understand the risks of misinformation and miscommunication, and that we trust only credible sources from the government and institutions of Khamati, including The Ismaili, the official website, and social media channels for the Yamat.
In a time of increased economic anxiety, it is also imperative that we act rationally, with prudence and good judgment.
Current developments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic have been at the forefront of Mawlana Hazar Imam's thoughts, and I would like to inform Yamat that, following the guidance of Mawlana Hazar Imam, an international Steering Group has been established to coordinate efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of the Yamat, and to support the responses taking place in each national jurisdiction of each Yamat.
These are difficult times. However, as a Yamat, our faith unites us and gives us the strength, the courage and the hope to face this adversity and come out of it, a stronger community, united by our values ​​and our loyalty to the Imam of Time.
Let us offer our shukrana for the continued love, grace, protection, and guidance of Imam Mawlana Hazar Imam, and pray for safety, good health, and the Mushkil Asan of the Yamat.
Ameen.
Video: Navroz Mubarak Song
To commemorate Navroz, The Ismaili is excited to release a new song entitled 'Navroz Mubarak.' With lyrics in English, Hindi, Farsi, Gujarati, Russian, Portuguese, Burushaski, Arabic, and a touch of Shughni rap, this creative expression of love and gratitude features over 100 Ismaili artists from 14 countries, reflecting our global celebration of Navroz together as One Jamat.
https://the.ismaili/global/news/global- ... barak-song
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Video: Navroz greetings from the global Jamat
Navroz Mubarak from the global Jamat! While we are practicing physical distancing, remain connected to each other and celebrate the new year together with these video messages from all over the world.
https://the.ismaili/global/video-galler ... obal-jamat
To commemorate Navroz, The Ismaili is excited to release a new song entitled 'Navroz Mubarak.' With lyrics in English, Hindi, Farsi, Gujarati, Russian, Portuguese, Burushaski, Arabic, and a touch of Shughni rap, this creative expression of love and gratitude features over 100 Ismaili artists from 14 countries, reflecting our global celebration of Navroz together as One Jamat.
https://the.ismaili/global/news/global- ... barak-song
*****
Video: Navroz greetings from the global Jamat
Navroz Mubarak from the global Jamat! While we are practicing physical distancing, remain connected to each other and celebrate the new year together with these video messages from all over the world.
https://the.ismaili/global/video-galler ... obal-jamat
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The Story of Navroz 2020
Today, Ismaili Muslims around the world observe Navroz – a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year and the first day of spring. More importantly, it symbolises a time of spiritual renewal and physical rejuvenation, bringing with it a deep sense of gratitude and an outlook of hope and optimism for the future ahead.
Around the world, Navroz is generally observed on March 21 and finds its roots in an agrarian tradition that began some 3000 years ago. The occasion is honoured by many Muslim communities and cultures worldwide, particularly those belonging to the Shia faith. In many parts of the Middle East and Central and South Asia, communities commemorate the festival, especially those influenced by Persian and Turkic civilisations. In countries such as Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, Navroz is respected as a public holiday.
The occasion of Navroz marks a time for festivities, which take place with much fervour. Among Ismaili Muslims, Navroz is celebrated by reciting sacred poetry in the form of ginans, qasidas, and maqabas. Members of the Jamat pray for prosperity and seek forgiveness of their sins, while sharing dried fruits, nuts and grains as a symbol of abundance and nourishment. Within families, many decorate their homes and hold gatherings held over celebratory meals to strengthen bonds with their loved ones.
This year’s Navroz is unlike any other Navroz that has been experienced. Indeed, in the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions on public gatherings are in place and social distancing is being practiced – measures that are important in order to slow down the spread of the virus. Experts advise that since COVID-19 is spread from person to person through physically close social contact, the best approach to prevention is to keep people from being in close contact as much as possible. Our utmost priority is to keep our Jamats and the wider community safe and healthy.
As such, this year’s Navroz celebrations were marked by the Ismaili community in the Australia New Zealand region and around the world coming together virtually as One Jamat by participating in an online webinar. Rather than physically being in one place, the focus was to celebrate with immediate family in people’s own homes and take time to pray together. Indeed, while we may not be physically united, the collective power of our prayers still keeps us spiritually connected.
Nevertheless, the story of Navroz 2020 remains one of light, love, and hope. The physical separation is only temporary, and we look forward to celebrating together in the near future and returning to normality. For now, when we miss the fun of socialising with our friends in Jamatkhana, we encourage everyone to pick up the phone or video call friends and family, and use social media to connect with loved ones around the world.
As we work to prioritise health and safety during this challenging time, we encourage all members of the community to adhere to the safety precautions being advised to help combat COVID-19 – the regular washing of hands, social distancing, and in some cases, self-isolation. We pray for the safety, security, good health and tranquillity of the Jamat and those all around the world.
On the auspicious occasion of Navroz, we wish our readers and our Ismaili Jamats worldwide Navroz Mubarak. Keep healthy, stay safe, and look after each other.
https://the.ismaili/anz/the-story-navroz-2020
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Video: Navroz Mubarak - with love from the Far East
https://the.ismaili/far-east/video-navr ... e-far-east
Experience the richness and diversity of the Far East countries — the institutional leadership and community wishes everyone globally Navroz Mubarak.
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President Al-Karim Alidina, Council for the USA wishes the USA Jamat, Navroz Mubarak
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0Y2GAgUBQM
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Navroz UK Lower Primary & Upper Primary and Secondary
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCcdPbe06gA
Today, Ismaili Muslims around the world observe Navroz – a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year and the first day of spring. More importantly, it symbolises a time of spiritual renewal and physical rejuvenation, bringing with it a deep sense of gratitude and an outlook of hope and optimism for the future ahead.
Around the world, Navroz is generally observed on March 21 and finds its roots in an agrarian tradition that began some 3000 years ago. The occasion is honoured by many Muslim communities and cultures worldwide, particularly those belonging to the Shia faith. In many parts of the Middle East and Central and South Asia, communities commemorate the festival, especially those influenced by Persian and Turkic civilisations. In countries such as Iran, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan, Navroz is respected as a public holiday.
The occasion of Navroz marks a time for festivities, which take place with much fervour. Among Ismaili Muslims, Navroz is celebrated by reciting sacred poetry in the form of ginans, qasidas, and maqabas. Members of the Jamat pray for prosperity and seek forgiveness of their sins, while sharing dried fruits, nuts and grains as a symbol of abundance and nourishment. Within families, many decorate their homes and hold gatherings held over celebratory meals to strengthen bonds with their loved ones.
This year’s Navroz is unlike any other Navroz that has been experienced. Indeed, in the presence of the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions on public gatherings are in place and social distancing is being practiced – measures that are important in order to slow down the spread of the virus. Experts advise that since COVID-19 is spread from person to person through physically close social contact, the best approach to prevention is to keep people from being in close contact as much as possible. Our utmost priority is to keep our Jamats and the wider community safe and healthy.
As such, this year’s Navroz celebrations were marked by the Ismaili community in the Australia New Zealand region and around the world coming together virtually as One Jamat by participating in an online webinar. Rather than physically being in one place, the focus was to celebrate with immediate family in people’s own homes and take time to pray together. Indeed, while we may not be physically united, the collective power of our prayers still keeps us spiritually connected.
Nevertheless, the story of Navroz 2020 remains one of light, love, and hope. The physical separation is only temporary, and we look forward to celebrating together in the near future and returning to normality. For now, when we miss the fun of socialising with our friends in Jamatkhana, we encourage everyone to pick up the phone or video call friends and family, and use social media to connect with loved ones around the world.
As we work to prioritise health and safety during this challenging time, we encourage all members of the community to adhere to the safety precautions being advised to help combat COVID-19 – the regular washing of hands, social distancing, and in some cases, self-isolation. We pray for the safety, security, good health and tranquillity of the Jamat and those all around the world.
On the auspicious occasion of Navroz, we wish our readers and our Ismaili Jamats worldwide Navroz Mubarak. Keep healthy, stay safe, and look after each other.
https://the.ismaili/anz/the-story-navroz-2020
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Video: Navroz Mubarak - with love from the Far East
https://the.ismaili/far-east/video-navr ... e-far-east
Experience the richness and diversity of the Far East countries — the institutional leadership and community wishes everyone globally Navroz Mubarak.
******
President Al-Karim Alidina, Council for the USA wishes the USA Jamat, Navroz Mubarak
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b0Y2GAgUBQM
******
Navroz UK Lower Primary & Upper Primary and Secondary
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GCcdPbe06gA
Statement by the Prime Minister on Nowruz
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Nowruz:
“Today, we join Persian, Afghan, Kurdish, Zoroastrian, Bahá’í, Central Asian, and Ismaili communities in Canada and around the world to celebrate Nowruz, the first day of spring and the beginning of the New Year in the Persian calendar.
“Nowruz is a time of spiritual renewal, and a chance to show gratitude for our blessings and share aspirations of hope and optimism for the year ahead. It is also a chance for all Canadians to recognize the important contributions the many communities that observe Nowruz make to our country.
“To the many families who will be spending their first Nowruz without the loved ones lost in the Ukraine International Airlines tragedy: know that all Canadians mourn with you.
“Most years, families and friends mark Nowruz by gathering around the haft-seen table to share festive meals. This year, as Canada and countries around the world feel the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, I urge people to celebrate differently by practising social distancing to help limit the spread of the virus. I thank organizers of Nowruz events for their responsible action in past weeks of delaying festivals until a time when we can all safely celebrate together.
“On behalf of our family, Sophie and I wish all those celebrating a happy New Year.
“Har Ruz etan Nowrouz, Nowruz etan Pyrouz.”
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on Nowruz:
“Today, we join Persian, Afghan, Kurdish, Zoroastrian, Bahá’í, Central Asian, and Ismaili communities in Canada and around the world to celebrate Nowruz, the first day of spring and the beginning of the New Year in the Persian calendar.
“Nowruz is a time of spiritual renewal, and a chance to show gratitude for our blessings and share aspirations of hope and optimism for the year ahead. It is also a chance for all Canadians to recognize the important contributions the many communities that observe Nowruz make to our country.
“To the many families who will be spending their first Nowruz without the loved ones lost in the Ukraine International Airlines tragedy: know that all Canadians mourn with you.
“Most years, families and friends mark Nowruz by gathering around the haft-seen table to share festive meals. This year, as Canada and countries around the world feel the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, I urge people to celebrate differently by practising social distancing to help limit the spread of the virus. I thank organizers of Nowruz events for their responsible action in past weeks of delaying festivals until a time when we can all safely celebrate together.
“On behalf of our family, Sophie and I wish all those celebrating a happy New Year.
“Har Ruz etan Nowrouz, Nowruz etan Pyrouz.”
Celebrate Navroz together as one Global Jamat, with a weekend full of enriching and inspiring programs
Navroz Celebrations
Next week, we will observe Navroz (Nowruz), a festival that marks the beginning of a new year and the first day of spring. Navroz signifies a time of spiritual renewal and physical rejuvenation, as well as a spirit of gratitude for blessings and an outlook of hope and optimism. It has now been one year since the closure of our Jamatkhanas. And over that period, we have seen our Jamat grow stronger, more resilient and united.
This Navroz, let us celebrate together as one Global Jamat, with a weekend full of enriching, reflective and inspiring programs.
On Friday, March 19, join us on Friday Night Reflections for a retrospective on the journey of the Jamat over the past year, reflecting on strengths, talents and connections that have sustained us.
Then on Saturday, March 20, enjoy a daytime Navroz Children’s program where Hafiz leads his siblings on an imaginary scavenger hunt for the seven items needed to complete the Haft seen table by the first day of Spring.
Later that evening, commemorate and celebrate with music and poetry as we explore the range of feelings and emotions to which the past year has given rise, with a new production entitled Pebbles to Penguins, a Story of Renewal.
And on Sunday, March 21, join us for a special program entitled Hope Springs Eternal, an inspirational and educational production that will explore the meaning, significance, history and celebration of Navroz.
Navroz Celebrations
Next week, we will observe Navroz (Nowruz), a festival that marks the beginning of a new year and the first day of spring. Navroz signifies a time of spiritual renewal and physical rejuvenation, as well as a spirit of gratitude for blessings and an outlook of hope and optimism. It has now been one year since the closure of our Jamatkhanas. And over that period, we have seen our Jamat grow stronger, more resilient and united.
This Navroz, let us celebrate together as one Global Jamat, with a weekend full of enriching, reflective and inspiring programs.
On Friday, March 19, join us on Friday Night Reflections for a retrospective on the journey of the Jamat over the past year, reflecting on strengths, talents and connections that have sustained us.
Then on Saturday, March 20, enjoy a daytime Navroz Children’s program where Hafiz leads his siblings on an imaginary scavenger hunt for the seven items needed to complete the Haft seen table by the first day of Spring.
Later that evening, commemorate and celebrate with music and poetry as we explore the range of feelings and emotions to which the past year has given rise, with a new production entitled Pebbles to Penguins, a Story of Renewal.
And on Sunday, March 21, join us for a special program entitled Hope Springs Eternal, an inspirational and educational production that will explore the meaning, significance, history and celebration of Navroz.
The Light of Navroz
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvZwjkt0pKA&t=17s
To coincide with Navroz, The Ismaili is pleased to present a collection of songs in various languages in the days leading up to Navroz. The first one is entitled "The Light of Navroz," which highlights that although we might be celebrating separately, we remain united as One Jamat.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvZwjkt0pKA&t=17s
To coincide with Navroz, The Ismaili is pleased to present a collection of songs in various languages in the days leading up to Navroz. The first one is entitled "The Light of Navroz," which highlights that although we might be celebrating separately, we remain united as One Jamat.
Naya Din
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7p2b3VNw_0
The Ismaili is pleased to present "Naya Din (New Day)" performed by Fitoor the Band, inspired by the occasion of Navroz. The song describes the natural beauty of the spring season and encourages us all to keep this beauty alive for generations to come.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7p2b3VNw_0
The Ismaili is pleased to present "Naya Din (New Day)" performed by Fitoor the Band, inspired by the occasion of Navroz. The song describes the natural beauty of the spring season and encourages us all to keep this beauty alive for generations to come.
Nairouzel-Mahaba Wal Khaeer
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1hpAB1R1UQ
Today, The Ismaili brings you “Nairouzel-Mahaba Wal Khaeer (Navroz is Love and Grace).” This Syrian Nasheed, performed in Arabic, is dedicated to the joy and radiance of the occasion of Navroz.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1hpAB1R1UQ
Today, The Ismaili brings you “Nairouzel-Mahaba Wal Khaeer (Navroz is Love and Grace).” This Syrian Nasheed, performed in Arabic, is dedicated to the joy and radiance of the occasion of Navroz.
"Navroz Na Din Sohamna" - Mac Virjee (With Harmonium) - Navroz 2021 Special Presentation
Navroz Na Din Sohamna
Beautiful Day of Navroz
Mohamed (Mac) Virjee recites Sayyed Fateh Ali Shah's popular Navroz ginan "Navroz Na Din Sohamna" with the accompaniment of the harmonium.
This ginan has a beautiful story. The composer of the ginan Sayyed Fateh Ali Shah travelled from Sind to Persia to meet Hazrat Imam Shah Khalilullah our 45th Imam.
On arriving at the destination on the day of Navroz, he learnt that the Imam had gone to the woods on a hunting expedition. Sayyed was disappointed but not in a mood to give up. He went into the woods in search of his Imam, was able to connect and was rewarded with a meeting - deedar - in the woods at the Fort.
In this ginan, Sayyed Fateh Ali Shah relates the combined experience of the zaheri deedar - the exoteric or physical glimpse or meeting, granted by the 45th Imam, Shah Khalilullah, and the inner joy of contentment and ecstasy that he experienced with the bestowal of Noorani - the spiritual or esoteric grace.
JollyGul.com is presenting this video to the Jamat with lyrics and translations as part of Navroz 2021 Celebrations on our platform.
Enjoy this wonderful and creative rendition of the ginan by Mac Virjee.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44d6TTAwJCw
Navroz Na Din Sohamna
Beautiful Day of Navroz
Mohamed (Mac) Virjee recites Sayyed Fateh Ali Shah's popular Navroz ginan "Navroz Na Din Sohamna" with the accompaniment of the harmonium.
This ginan has a beautiful story. The composer of the ginan Sayyed Fateh Ali Shah travelled from Sind to Persia to meet Hazrat Imam Shah Khalilullah our 45th Imam.
On arriving at the destination on the day of Navroz, he learnt that the Imam had gone to the woods on a hunting expedition. Sayyed was disappointed but not in a mood to give up. He went into the woods in search of his Imam, was able to connect and was rewarded with a meeting - deedar - in the woods at the Fort.
In this ginan, Sayyed Fateh Ali Shah relates the combined experience of the zaheri deedar - the exoteric or physical glimpse or meeting, granted by the 45th Imam, Shah Khalilullah, and the inner joy of contentment and ecstasy that he experienced with the bestowal of Noorani - the spiritual or esoteric grace.
JollyGul.com is presenting this video to the Jamat with lyrics and translations as part of Navroz 2021 Celebrations on our platform.
Enjoy this wonderful and creative rendition of the ginan by Mac Virjee.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44d6TTAwJCw
A New Day
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8MnD5oCI-U&t=1s
The Ismaili is pleased to release a Children's Song for Navroz entitled "A New Day." Featuring youth from across the world, the track is an uplifting take on what Navroz means to the younger members of our Jamat.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j8MnD5oCI-U&t=1s
The Ismaili is pleased to release a Children's Song for Navroz entitled "A New Day." Featuring youth from across the world, the track is an uplifting take on what Navroz means to the younger members of our Jamat.
Navroz 2021: Learn to make tulips
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqvvqtpRp10
The Children's Museum of Houston shows us how to create tulips to commemorate Navroz.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqvvqtpRp10
The Children's Museum of Houston shows us how to create tulips to commemorate Navroz.
Hazrat Ali: “May all of our days be Nawruz”
Posted by Nimira Dewji
Let the once dead earth be a sign to them. We gave it life, and from it produced grain for their sustenance. We planted it with palm and the vine and watered it with gushing springs, so that men might feed on its fruit. It was not their hands that made all this. Should they not give thanks?
Qur’an 36:33-35
Spring and all its flowers
now joyously break their vow of silence.
It is time for celebration, not for lying low;
You too — weed out those roots of sadness from your heart.
Hafiz (Poetry Chaikhana)
Nowruz, or No Ruz, (Navroz) meaning ‘new day,’ is the first day of the first month (Farvardin) in the Persian calendar also marking the arrival of Spring. Although the festival, which dates to the sixth century BCE, is observed by many cultures and countries along the Silk Road, its earliest origin lies in Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions, founded by the Prophet Zoroaster in Persia about 3,500 years ago.
Since ancient times, Spring has been a celebration when the Sun begins to overcome Winter’s cold and darkness and there is a renewal of growth in nature. Mary Boyce notes that Zoroaster taught:
“Our “limited time” will … be succeeded by the “Time of Long Dominion” (virtually eternity), with the world and all that is in it restored to the perfect state in which it was created by Ahura Mazda [God]. A traditional spring festival, ushering in the loveliest season of the year with joyous festivities, could thus, be renamed the “(festival of the) New Day” and celebrated with religious rites, be a recurrent reminder of the unique “New Day” which will eventually bring everlasting bliss; and so this observance could aid faith and deepen understanding of doctrine” (Nowruz In the Pre-Islamic Period).
Ancient Persian scriptures suggest that there were several feasts to celebrate the many seasons such as mid-Spring, mid-Summer, return of cattle from pastures, crop harvesting, among others. Boyce states that “the first of them, mid-Spring, celebrated the first creation, sky; and so on through the year, with homage to water, earth, plants, and cattle…and the sixth feast commemorated the creation of man…. The seventh feast, No Ruz, which honours fire, celebrated the creation which brought life and energy to all the rest…” (A Persian Stronghold of Zoroastrianism, p 206).
In preparation for New Day in ancient Persia, seven kinds of seeds were sown beforehand, whose shoots came up green and fresh on the day of No Ruz/Nawruz, symbolising new growth. The growing of barley was viewed as a particular blessing.
Nowruz Aga Khan Museum
Lustreware dish, dated Iran, late 12th – early 13th century, Princess Catherine Aga Khan Collection, Aga Khan Museum. The seven hollows in the dish suggest that this piece may have been used to hold the seven items of the traditional sofra-yi haft sin at Nowruz: barley, wheat-germ pudding, senjed fruit, vinegar, apples, garlic, and sumac. The Persian names for these items all start with the letter “s,” and so together they are known as the haft-sin, the seven Ss.
Nawruz has been observed by agrarian people deeply connected to the land for thousands of years to welcome the resurgence of life in the fields, offer gratitude for the blessings, and celebrate the spirit of hope and renewal. Today, the Persian New Year is celebrated on March 21, which coincides with the Spring equinox in the northern hemisphere.
In Fatimid Egypt (909-1171), “Navroz was observed as a national festival with all its Persian rituals: wearing new clothes, sprinkling water, kindling fire, carnivals, singing and playing music, official public receptions, exchanges of gifts, recitation of congratulatory poems, and distributing alms.”1
Unlike other religious festivals that remember an event or a person Nawruz focuses on nature and spirit; it is tied to the changing of the season and the renewal of the land. In the Qur’an, God has entrusted humans with two tasks: to be His servant, and to be the stewards of His creation. Nawruz is a time for spiritual renewal and a time to reflect on humankind’s responsibility towards God’s magnificent creation.
Image: Gardner’s Path
In esoteric traditions, Shafique Virani states:
“…At the exact moment of the equinox, the sun crosses the celestial equator, marking in the northern hemisphere when day begins to gain ascendancy over night, and light over darkness. The moment has had tremendous symbolic significance throughout history in the art, architecture, ritual and literature of many cultures across the globe.
“In al-Athar al-baqiya (‘Vestiges of the Past’) and al-Mahasin wa’l-addad (‘Book of Beauties and Contraries‘), after discussing the Prophet’s positive opinion of giving gifts that sow love in the hearts of people, al-Biruni (d. 440/1048) records:
It is reported that the Commander of the Faithful, ‘Ali (upon whom be peace) was approached by a group of Persian chieftains, who presented him with gifts of silver bowls filled with sweets. He asked, ‘What are these for?’ They replied, ‘Today is Nawruz.’ He replied, ‘May all of our days be Nawruz!’ They ate the sweets, which he served his sitting companions, dividing the bowls among the Muslims (“Spring’s Equinox, Nawruz in Ismaili Thought,” Intellectual Interactions in the Islamic World p 456).
Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq is reported to have said:
“…the day of Nawruz is the day God accepted the covenants of his servants to worship him and not to associate anything with Him and to believe in His prophets and Proofs and to believe in the imams. It is the first day upon which the sun rose and the winds blew and the splendour of the world was created. It is the day Noah’s Ark grounded upon Mount Ararat…. It is the day on which Gabriel came down to the Messenger of God… It is the day on which the Prophet ordered his companions to pledge allegiance to Ali as Commander of the Faithful…” (Ibid p 457).
The writings of Fatimid intellectuals, including such figures as Abu Ya’qub al-Sijistani (d. after 361/971). al-Qadi al-Nu’man (d. 363/974), Hamid al-Din al-Kirmani (d. after 411/1020), al-Mu’ayyad fi’l-Din al-Shirazi (d. 470/1078), and Hakim Nasir-i Khusraw (d. after 462/1070), emphasise the importance of understanding the world and faith by maintaining a proper balance between their exterior, physical, literal and apparent forms (their zahir) and their esoteric, spiritual, symbolic and intellectual realities (their batin)… (Ibid p 459).
“…Hakim Nasir-i Khusraw said that by revelation or tanzil, literally ‘descent,’ intellectual matters are expressed in a perceptible form. Meanwhile, by the process of symbolic interpretation, or ta’wil, the perceptible forms are taken back to their original intellectual state (Ibid. p 459-460).
Sources:
1al-Ṣayyād, pp. 115-26, citing Qalqašandi, Maqrizi, and Nowayri, NOWRUZ ii. In the Islamic Period, Encyclopædia Iranica
Mary Boyce, “NOWRUZ i. In the Pre-Islamic Period,” Encyclopædia Iranica,
Mary Boyce, A Persian Stronghold of Zoroastrianism, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1977
Shafique N. Virani, “Spring’s Equinox: Nawruz in Ismaili Thought” published in Intellectual Interactions in the Islamic World, Edited by Orkhan Mir-Kasimov, I.B. Tauris in association with The Institute of Ismaili Studies, London, 2020
https://nimirasblog.wordpress.com/2021/ ... be-nawruz/
Posted by Nimira Dewji
Let the once dead earth be a sign to them. We gave it life, and from it produced grain for their sustenance. We planted it with palm and the vine and watered it with gushing springs, so that men might feed on its fruit. It was not their hands that made all this. Should they not give thanks?
Qur’an 36:33-35
Spring and all its flowers
now joyously break their vow of silence.
It is time for celebration, not for lying low;
You too — weed out those roots of sadness from your heart.
Hafiz (Poetry Chaikhana)
Nowruz, or No Ruz, (Navroz) meaning ‘new day,’ is the first day of the first month (Farvardin) in the Persian calendar also marking the arrival of Spring. Although the festival, which dates to the sixth century BCE, is observed by many cultures and countries along the Silk Road, its earliest origin lies in Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions, founded by the Prophet Zoroaster in Persia about 3,500 years ago.
Since ancient times, Spring has been a celebration when the Sun begins to overcome Winter’s cold and darkness and there is a renewal of growth in nature. Mary Boyce notes that Zoroaster taught:
“Our “limited time” will … be succeeded by the “Time of Long Dominion” (virtually eternity), with the world and all that is in it restored to the perfect state in which it was created by Ahura Mazda [God]. A traditional spring festival, ushering in the loveliest season of the year with joyous festivities, could thus, be renamed the “(festival of the) New Day” and celebrated with religious rites, be a recurrent reminder of the unique “New Day” which will eventually bring everlasting bliss; and so this observance could aid faith and deepen understanding of doctrine” (Nowruz In the Pre-Islamic Period).
Ancient Persian scriptures suggest that there were several feasts to celebrate the many seasons such as mid-Spring, mid-Summer, return of cattle from pastures, crop harvesting, among others. Boyce states that “the first of them, mid-Spring, celebrated the first creation, sky; and so on through the year, with homage to water, earth, plants, and cattle…and the sixth feast commemorated the creation of man…. The seventh feast, No Ruz, which honours fire, celebrated the creation which brought life and energy to all the rest…” (A Persian Stronghold of Zoroastrianism, p 206).
In preparation for New Day in ancient Persia, seven kinds of seeds were sown beforehand, whose shoots came up green and fresh on the day of No Ruz/Nawruz, symbolising new growth. The growing of barley was viewed as a particular blessing.
Nowruz Aga Khan Museum
Lustreware dish, dated Iran, late 12th – early 13th century, Princess Catherine Aga Khan Collection, Aga Khan Museum. The seven hollows in the dish suggest that this piece may have been used to hold the seven items of the traditional sofra-yi haft sin at Nowruz: barley, wheat-germ pudding, senjed fruit, vinegar, apples, garlic, and sumac. The Persian names for these items all start with the letter “s,” and so together they are known as the haft-sin, the seven Ss.
Nawruz has been observed by agrarian people deeply connected to the land for thousands of years to welcome the resurgence of life in the fields, offer gratitude for the blessings, and celebrate the spirit of hope and renewal. Today, the Persian New Year is celebrated on March 21, which coincides with the Spring equinox in the northern hemisphere.
In Fatimid Egypt (909-1171), “Navroz was observed as a national festival with all its Persian rituals: wearing new clothes, sprinkling water, kindling fire, carnivals, singing and playing music, official public receptions, exchanges of gifts, recitation of congratulatory poems, and distributing alms.”1
Unlike other religious festivals that remember an event or a person Nawruz focuses on nature and spirit; it is tied to the changing of the season and the renewal of the land. In the Qur’an, God has entrusted humans with two tasks: to be His servant, and to be the stewards of His creation. Nawruz is a time for spiritual renewal and a time to reflect on humankind’s responsibility towards God’s magnificent creation.
Image: Gardner’s Path
In esoteric traditions, Shafique Virani states:
“…At the exact moment of the equinox, the sun crosses the celestial equator, marking in the northern hemisphere when day begins to gain ascendancy over night, and light over darkness. The moment has had tremendous symbolic significance throughout history in the art, architecture, ritual and literature of many cultures across the globe.
“In al-Athar al-baqiya (‘Vestiges of the Past’) and al-Mahasin wa’l-addad (‘Book of Beauties and Contraries‘), after discussing the Prophet’s positive opinion of giving gifts that sow love in the hearts of people, al-Biruni (d. 440/1048) records:
It is reported that the Commander of the Faithful, ‘Ali (upon whom be peace) was approached by a group of Persian chieftains, who presented him with gifts of silver bowls filled with sweets. He asked, ‘What are these for?’ They replied, ‘Today is Nawruz.’ He replied, ‘May all of our days be Nawruz!’ They ate the sweets, which he served his sitting companions, dividing the bowls among the Muslims (“Spring’s Equinox, Nawruz in Ismaili Thought,” Intellectual Interactions in the Islamic World p 456).
Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq is reported to have said:
“…the day of Nawruz is the day God accepted the covenants of his servants to worship him and not to associate anything with Him and to believe in His prophets and Proofs and to believe in the imams. It is the first day upon which the sun rose and the winds blew and the splendour of the world was created. It is the day Noah’s Ark grounded upon Mount Ararat…. It is the day on which Gabriel came down to the Messenger of God… It is the day on which the Prophet ordered his companions to pledge allegiance to Ali as Commander of the Faithful…” (Ibid p 457).
The writings of Fatimid intellectuals, including such figures as Abu Ya’qub al-Sijistani (d. after 361/971). al-Qadi al-Nu’man (d. 363/974), Hamid al-Din al-Kirmani (d. after 411/1020), al-Mu’ayyad fi’l-Din al-Shirazi (d. 470/1078), and Hakim Nasir-i Khusraw (d. after 462/1070), emphasise the importance of understanding the world and faith by maintaining a proper balance between their exterior, physical, literal and apparent forms (their zahir) and their esoteric, spiritual, symbolic and intellectual realities (their batin)… (Ibid p 459).
“…Hakim Nasir-i Khusraw said that by revelation or tanzil, literally ‘descent,’ intellectual matters are expressed in a perceptible form. Meanwhile, by the process of symbolic interpretation, or ta’wil, the perceptible forms are taken back to their original intellectual state (Ibid. p 459-460).
Sources:
1al-Ṣayyād, pp. 115-26, citing Qalqašandi, Maqrizi, and Nowayri, NOWRUZ ii. In the Islamic Period, Encyclopædia Iranica
Mary Boyce, “NOWRUZ i. In the Pre-Islamic Period,” Encyclopædia Iranica,
Mary Boyce, A Persian Stronghold of Zoroastrianism, Oxford, Clarendon Press, 1977
Shafique N. Virani, “Spring’s Equinox: Nawruz in Ismaili Thought” published in Intellectual Interactions in the Islamic World, Edited by Orkhan Mir-Kasimov, I.B. Tauris in association with The Institute of Ismaili Studies, London, 2020
https://nimirasblog.wordpress.com/2021/ ... be-nawruz/
Tere Nur Se Mawla
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gdOZd9X4-4
The Ismaili is pleased to present "Tere Noor Se Mawla," a collaborative initiative between music artists Taufiq Karmali and Irfan Sheen. With lyrics in both Urdu and Farsi, the song describes the colours and fragrances associated with spring and the occasion of Navroz.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gdOZd9X4-4
The Ismaili is pleased to present "Tere Noor Se Mawla," a collaborative initiative between music artists Taufiq Karmali and Irfan Sheen. With lyrics in both Urdu and Farsi, the song describes the colours and fragrances associated with spring and the occasion of Navroz.
"Navroz Ka Yeh Din" - Rajab Ali Fidai
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLvQ9J21le0
"Navroz Ka Yeh Din" is a new Navroz song written and sung by Rajab Ali Fidai. Music has been done by Nabil Fidai.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLvQ9J21le0
"Navroz Ka Yeh Din" is a new Navroz song written and sung by Rajab Ali Fidai. Music has been done by Nabil Fidai.
President marks Nowruz in retaken cultural city
Associated Press Sat, March 20, 2021, 6:31 AM
In this photo provided by Azerbaijan's Presidential Press Office on Saturday, March 20, 2021, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev gestures while celebrating Novruz Bayramı, a traditional holiday which celebrates the New Year and the coming of Spring outside Shusha, Azerbaijan. Aliyev marked the Nowruz holiday by lighting a ceremonial fire outside Shusha, a culturally revered city that Azerbaijan took from Armenian forces in last autumn's war. Shusha, a center of Azeri culture for centuries, came under Armenian control in 1992 in fighting over the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh region. (Vugar Amrullaev, Azerbaijani Presidential Press Office via AP)
MOSCOW (AP) — Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev marked the Nowruz holiday Saturday by lighting a ceremonial fire outside Shusha, a culturally revered city that Azerbaijan took from Armenian forces in last autumn’s war.
Shusha, a center of Azeri culture for centuries, came under Armenian control in 1992 in fighting over the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh region. Its retaking by Azerbaijan’s forces in November was important both symbolically and strategically because it sits high above the region’s nearby capital, Stepanakert.
“Today we are celebrating Nowruz in our ancient city Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan. This is a historic event. This is a great happiness. God heard the prayers of the Azerbaijani people,” Aliyev said after lighting the fire, a traditional way of celebrating Nowruz, the Persian new year, in a video released by the presidential office on Saturday.
“Shusha may have been destroyed, our historical sites in Shusha may have been destroyed by the loathsome enemy. However, Shusha did not bend. Shusha did not break. It preserved its dignity, protected the national spirit of Azerbaijan, and today, while in Shusha, we are witnessing this once again," he said.
Azerbaijan regained control of much of Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenian-held surrounding territories in last year’s six-week war in which more than 6,000 people died.
https://currently.att.yahoo.com/news/az ... 26134.html
Associated Press Sat, March 20, 2021, 6:31 AM
In this photo provided by Azerbaijan's Presidential Press Office on Saturday, March 20, 2021, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev gestures while celebrating Novruz Bayramı, a traditional holiday which celebrates the New Year and the coming of Spring outside Shusha, Azerbaijan. Aliyev marked the Nowruz holiday by lighting a ceremonial fire outside Shusha, a culturally revered city that Azerbaijan took from Armenian forces in last autumn's war. Shusha, a center of Azeri culture for centuries, came under Armenian control in 1992 in fighting over the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh region. (Vugar Amrullaev, Azerbaijani Presidential Press Office via AP)
MOSCOW (AP) — Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev marked the Nowruz holiday Saturday by lighting a ceremonial fire outside Shusha, a culturally revered city that Azerbaijan took from Armenian forces in last autumn’s war.
Shusha, a center of Azeri culture for centuries, came under Armenian control in 1992 in fighting over the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh region. Its retaking by Azerbaijan’s forces in November was important both symbolically and strategically because it sits high above the region’s nearby capital, Stepanakert.
“Today we are celebrating Nowruz in our ancient city Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan. This is a historic event. This is a great happiness. God heard the prayers of the Azerbaijani people,” Aliyev said after lighting the fire, a traditional way of celebrating Nowruz, the Persian new year, in a video released by the presidential office on Saturday.
“Shusha may have been destroyed, our historical sites in Shusha may have been destroyed by the loathsome enemy. However, Shusha did not bend. Shusha did not break. It preserved its dignity, protected the national spirit of Azerbaijan, and today, while in Shusha, we are witnessing this once again," he said.
Azerbaijan regained control of much of Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenian-held surrounding territories in last year’s six-week war in which more than 6,000 people died.
https://currently.att.yahoo.com/news/az ... 26134.html
"Aayi Aayi Aayi Re" - Navroz Song By Naz Sayani
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKFBVyFi-5E
Aayi Aayi Aayi Re
It has arrived, it has arrived, it has arrived
*******
"Navroz Na Din Sohamna" - Taufiq & Nasreen Karmali
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD04OoRogvg
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKFBVyFi-5E
Aayi Aayi Aayi Re
It has arrived, it has arrived, it has arrived
*******
"Navroz Na Din Sohamna" - Taufiq & Nasreen Karmali
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FD04OoRogvg
Hope Springs Eternal (English)
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-gtRR4dQbU
Hope Springs Eternal is an inspirational and educational program that explores the meaning and history of Navroz, touching on the diverse ways in which the festival is celebrated in different parts of the world and the significance of the Haft Seen and rozi. The show focuses on messages of rebirth, rejuvenation, and hope for the future, particularly as we can begin to imagine our lives beyond the pandemic. It incorporates verses of the Qur’an, quotes from Mawlana Hazar Imam, and devotional poetry from the Persian, Arabic, and South Asian traditions.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-gtRR4dQbU
Hope Springs Eternal is an inspirational and educational program that explores the meaning and history of Navroz, touching on the diverse ways in which the festival is celebrated in different parts of the world and the significance of the Haft Seen and rozi. The show focuses on messages of rebirth, rejuvenation, and hope for the future, particularly as we can begin to imagine our lives beyond the pandemic. It incorporates verses of the Qur’an, quotes from Mawlana Hazar Imam, and devotional poetry from the Persian, Arabic, and South Asian traditions.
Re: Facts about Navroz
FRI Mar 18 • 5:30pm PT | 8:30pm ET • Live Stream
Friday Night Reflections: New Beginnings
This weekend, the Jamat around the world will celebrate Navroz (Nowruz), marking the beginning of a new year and the first day of spring,
Join host Rizwan Manji this Friday, as we kick off Navroz weekend with a special episode of FNR, and celebrate a new season of spiritual renewal and physical rejuvenation as One Jamat.
President Ameerally Kassim-Lakha will sit down with Farah Bundeali to speak to recent changes to COVID-19 protocols, a reflection on the current uncertainty and areas of focus for the Jamati institutions. We will also be joined by the infamous Nani for a reflection on Navroz and current events. And FNR wouldn’t be FNR without our Soulful Sounds, featuring performances to get you in the Navroz Spirit.
Join us to watch FNR in person at Jamatkhanas on Friday evening, catch it at iicanada.live, or watch the program anytime following the live stream at iicanada.org/fnr.
Re: Facts about Navroz
Jashn-e Nowruz: A Celebration (In Wakhi, Farsi & Urdu)
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koBzXCj6ZcY
Jashn-e Nowruz
Nowruz Celebration
JollyGul.com Nowruz 2022 celebration song video "Jashn-e Nowruz" is a very special one for a number of reasons.
We are presenting an original song which is in 3 languages - Wakhi, Farsi and Urdu. The song is based on a poetry by Fazal Amin Beg. The filming was done in Chipurson Valley in Hunza and in Edmonton Canada. Mazuz did the music composition and was in charge of the entire project in terms of production.
Fazal Amin Beg, the lyricist, has a Master’s degree in Persian language and literature and an M.Phil in Central Asian Studies with a specialization in socio-cultural anthropology. He has done PhD coursework in Asian Studies (specialization in anthropology). He is a scholar with immense contribution in his field.
Mazuz is a music producer, composer and instrumentalist with an expertise in working with a variety of genres and music styles. Mazuz has a specialty and passion in Central and South Asian music. He creates original contemporary music and his work ranges across various languages like Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil, Persian and Wakhi. Mazuz also has a band called Shumol.
Chipurson Valley contains approximately eight scattered villages situated within the Hunza District of Gilgit−Baltistan, Pakistan. It is located in the northernmost part of Pakistan and is close to the country's international borders with the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The valley is predominantly inhabited by ethnic Wakhis. The valley's inhabitants largely adhere to the Isma'ili tariqah of Shia Islam. Chipurson has over 500 households with an estimated population of 3000 people.
JollyGul is a USA based independent not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote artists and spread the message of love, peace, tolerance and understanding through music of all genre to our global audience.
Now here's what makes this effort so special. Back in January of this year, when JollyGul asked Mazuz to produce a song and video for us for Nowruz, the general scope of the work involved producing something that involved people in Gilgit along with one artist from North America. Instead what Mazuz actually did was travel to far-flung Chipurson Valley with his crew (160 miles from Gilgit with almost non-existent roads and dangerous half-broken bridges). The team stayed there for 5 days so they could get the local villagers and children in the area, who would otherwise not have a possibility to participate, get involved in this project. This was an act of exceptional outreach and humanity - something that can only come from a heart of a true artist. We are immensely grateful to Mazuz and his team for this heroic selfless act.
Our presentation of this wonderful song is with lyrics and English translation.
Nowruz Mobarak to you all!
May the New Year bring peace and prosperity to you and to your family and to our entire world.
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Jashn-e Nowruz
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koBzXCj6ZcY
Jashn-e Nowruz
Nowruz Celebration
JollyGul.com Nowruz 2022 celebration song video "Jashn-e Nowruz" is a very special one for a number of reasons.
We are presenting an original song which is in 3 languages - Wakhi, Farsi and Urdu. The song is based on a poetry by Fazal Amin Beg. The filming was done in Chipurson Valley in Hunza and in Edmonton Canada. Mazuz did the music composition and was in charge of the entire project in terms of production.
Fazal Amin Beg, the lyricist, has a Master’s degree in Persian language and literature and an M.Phil in Central Asian Studies with a specialization in socio-cultural anthropology. He has done PhD coursework in Asian Studies (specialization in anthropology). He is a scholar with immense contribution in his field.
Mazuz is a music producer, composer and instrumentalist with an expertise in working with a variety of genres and music styles. Mazuz has a specialty and passion in Central and South Asian music. He creates original contemporary music and his work ranges across various languages like Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, Tamil, Persian and Wakhi. Mazuz also has a band called Shumol.
Chipurson Valley contains approximately eight scattered villages situated within the Hunza District of Gilgit−Baltistan, Pakistan. It is located in the northernmost part of Pakistan and is close to the country's international borders with the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The valley is predominantly inhabited by ethnic Wakhis. The valley's inhabitants largely adhere to the Isma'ili tariqah of Shia Islam. Chipurson has over 500 households with an estimated population of 3000 people.
JollyGul is a USA based independent not-for-profit organization with a mission to promote artists and spread the message of love, peace, tolerance and understanding through music of all genre to our global audience.
Now here's what makes this effort so special. Back in January of this year, when JollyGul asked Mazuz to produce a song and video for us for Nowruz, the general scope of the work involved producing something that involved people in Gilgit along with one artist from North America. Instead what Mazuz actually did was travel to far-flung Chipurson Valley with his crew (160 miles from Gilgit with almost non-existent roads and dangerous half-broken bridges). The team stayed there for 5 days so they could get the local villagers and children in the area, who would otherwise not have a possibility to participate, get involved in this project. This was an act of exceptional outreach and humanity - something that can only come from a heart of a true artist. We are immensely grateful to Mazuz and his team for this heroic selfless act.
Our presentation of this wonderful song is with lyrics and English translation.
Nowruz Mobarak to you all!
May the New Year bring peace and prosperity to you and to your family and to our entire world.
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Jashn-e Nowruz
Re: Facts about Navroz
"Navroz Na Din Sohamna" (Ginan) - Zul Vellani
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGf9iL3K6Ak
Navroz Na Din Sohamna
Beautiful Day of Navroz
Zul Vellani presents his rendition of Sayyed Fateh Ali Shah's popular Navroz ginan "Navroz Na Din Sohamna".
This ginan has a beautiful story. The composer of the ginan Sayyed Fateh Ali Shah travelled from Sind to Persia to meet Hazrat Imam Shah Khalilullah our 45th Imam.
On arriving at the destination on the day of Navroz, he learnt that the Imam had gone to the woods on a hunting expedition. Sayyed was disappointed but not in a mood to give up. He went into the woods in search of his Imam, was able to connect and was rewarded with a meeting - deedar - in the woods at the Fort.
In this ginan, Sayyed Fateh Ali Shah relates the combined experience of the zaheri deedar - the exoteric or physical glimpse or meeting, granted by the 45th Imam, Shah Khalilullah, and the inner joy of contentment and ecstasy that he experienced with the bestowal of Noorani - the spiritual or esoteric grace.
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGf9iL3K6Ak
Navroz Na Din Sohamna
Beautiful Day of Navroz
Zul Vellani presents his rendition of Sayyed Fateh Ali Shah's popular Navroz ginan "Navroz Na Din Sohamna".
This ginan has a beautiful story. The composer of the ginan Sayyed Fateh Ali Shah travelled from Sind to Persia to meet Hazrat Imam Shah Khalilullah our 45th Imam.
On arriving at the destination on the day of Navroz, he learnt that the Imam had gone to the woods on a hunting expedition. Sayyed was disappointed but not in a mood to give up. He went into the woods in search of his Imam, was able to connect and was rewarded with a meeting - deedar - in the woods at the Fort.
In this ginan, Sayyed Fateh Ali Shah relates the combined experience of the zaheri deedar - the exoteric or physical glimpse or meeting, granted by the 45th Imam, Shah Khalilullah, and the inner joy of contentment and ecstasy that he experienced with the bestowal of Noorani - the spiritual or esoteric grace.
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Navroz in Egypt Fatimid times
NAVROZ MUBARAK! In Fatimid Egypt, the Navroz Festival was celebrated nationally during the reign of the first eight Fatimid Caliphs from 358 A.H. to 487 A.H. Although Fatimid Imams were ruling all over Egypt, this festival was in no sense an exclusively Ismaili festival because the Ismailis even at that time were a minority group. Also, this day we should remember that Our Beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Salman Pak and Hazrat Ali were also celebrating Navroz in their time.
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Navroz & blessings of Rozi
1934, March 21: Mowlana Sultan Muhammad Shah graced an audience to Wazir Saboor Chatoor his residence in Colombo, and said to his wife, "Did you bring kanak?" She didn't understand it. The Imam said, "Did you bring wheat?" She replied affirmatively and brought wheat in a plate. The Imam took the plate and gave it to Wazir Saboor Chatoor, and said, "I appoint you the Mukhi for my Colombo jamat." The Imam also said, "Today is a Navroz. I give you the rozi for world and religion". Wazir Saboor Chatoor stayed Mukhi of Colombo Jamat for 32 years.
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Navroz The Ismaili
What is Navroz
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What is Haft Shern Table
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Why is Navroz Important
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What is Haft Shern Table
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Why is Navroz Important
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