Nowruz celebration was held at the White House, hosted by the President of the United States of America, Joe Biden, and his wife, Jill Biden. Iranian artists also performed at the event, which started with the song “Beraye”, which is identified with the slogans of those protesting the administration in Iran. Jill Biden stated that they stand with Iranian women and support their struggle. Iranian-American Astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli, who was selected as NASA’s SpaceX Crew-7 mission commander, also made a speech.
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Saying that the Nowruz celebrations coincided with a difficult period this year, Biden also commemorated those affected by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Quoting the poems of the Iranian poet Hafiz-i Shirazi, Biden emphasized the cultural diversity that makes up the American people.
President Biden also published a special written statement for Nowruz Festival. Stating that they sent their best wishes to everyone celebrating Nowruz in various parts of the world, including the USA, Biden pointed out that this year Nowruz came at a difficult time for many people, including Iranian women fighting for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
Stating that the United States will continue to stand by “Iranian citizens who inspire the whole world with their faith and courage,” Biden said, “Together with our partners, we will continue to hold the Iranian authorities accountable for their attacks on their own people.” made statements. (DHA)