Nowruz 1401 – Celebrating Ancestor’s Heritage

The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Canberra, Australia will celebrate Nowruz 2022/1401 (solar calendar) with a series of cultural, artistic and entertainment programs at the premises of the Embassy on Sunday, March 20, 2022 from 10:00 am until 6:00 pm.

This historical event, which has deep roots in the history and culture of the people of Afghanistan, as well as most of its neighboring and regional countries, has been recognized by the United Nations since 2010 as the “International Day of Nowruz”. But unfortunately, by the Taliban takeover, Nowruz is now banned in Afghanistan.

The Afghanistan Embassy in conjuction with Afghan diaspora in Sydney and Melbourne will celebrate this historic and cultural day as an important annual festivity which is the heritage of our ancestors. 

It is worth mentioning that Nowruz 2022 coincides with the start of the new century (Solar Calendar). Unfortunately, due to COVID restrictions, the Embassy was not able to celebrate this festivity in the last two years. We do hope that with collaboration and support of fellow Afghan communities and associations in Australia, this year’s Nowruz Festival will be celebrated with greater success.  

From variety of Afghan cuisine, Samanak, Haft Meyva, saffron tea, Afghan products such as dry fruits, carpet exhibition, national costumes show, entertainment programs including musical performance and other Nowruz related activities are included in celebration of Nowruz 2022/1401.

Australian friends of Afghanistan and representatives of Foreign Diplomatic Corps will also participate in this historic festival. For this occasion, 20^th of March this year will be an “Open Embassy Day” for all guests and visitors from different ages.

Afghan community/association/diaspora members are most welcome to contribute to Nowruz 2022 celebration.  Let us take part in celebrating this national festivity and not let our indigenous traditions and historical days to be diminished and marginalized.

For more information and necessary coordination, please reach out via email: [email protected]  or mobile/ WhatsApp # 0416 465  572.