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September 6, 2025 · Peter Bernscherer · Share on Facebook · Share on Twitter
Thoughts on Nowruz, March 20th at 3:46 pm
I kind of like this festival. It's one of the oldest festivals in the world and not religiously affiliated, apart from the fact that it supposedly originates from Zoroastrianism and Ahura Mazda. But that's not a big problem, because this religion only has a few hundred thousand followers worldwide and wasn't actually the reason or excuse for mass murder and wars.
Of course, there have been repeated attempts to co-opt Nowruz religiously and politically, or to ban it – but these have not worked well.
Unfortunately, wishes don't come true at various festivals, and Nowruz is no exception. World peace, happiness, and contentment for all, etc., therefore remain, sadly, an unattainable dream.
In this spirit, I wish everyone who is happy about it Nowruz Mubarak.
Thoughts on Nowruz
I kind of like this festival. It's one of humanity's oldest festivals and has no religious connotations. Aside from the fact that it supposedly traces back to Zoroastrianism and Ahura Mazda. But that's not a big deal, because this religion has only a few hundred thousand followers worldwide and hasn't actually been the reason or excuse for mass murders and wars.
Of course, there have been repeated attempts to co-opt Nowruz for religious and political purposes or to ban it—but those attempts haven't worked very well.
Unfortunately, the idea of coming true wishes during various festivals doesn't work, and Nowruz is no exception. World peace, happiness, and contentment for all, etc., therefore remain, sadly, an unattainable dream.
With that in mind, I wish everyone who celebrates it Nowruz Mubarak