The word Nowruz is a compound of two Persian words, "now" which has the same etymology as the English word "new" and the word "ruz" which means both "day" and "time". Literally meaning the "new day", Nowruz is translated as "New Year". The Nowruz celebration is neither religious or national in nature, nor is it an ethnic celebration. People in the Mid East and Central Asia celebrate the Nowruz with the same enthusiasm and sense of beloning.
We wish you a Happy Nowruz as we welcome Spring and all the beauty of nature. Portland, today, is sunny and warm so it already is a lovely start to a special day.
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