Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev congratulated the people of Azerbaijan on the occasion of Novruz holiday.
Modern.az reports that the text states:
"Dear compatriots!
I sincerely congratulate you on the occasion of Novruz holiday, and wish each of you good health, happiness, and success in your endeavors.
The Novruz holiday, which has very ancient roots in the land of Azerbaijan, is a sacred gift from our ancient ancestors to the present generations. This cherished holiday has been an integral part of our national way of thinking for many centuries, and has made a special contribution to the formation of our cultural values. In Novruz ceremonies, our people's optimistic worldview, boundless love for nature, high moral standards, and brightest aspirations for the future are embodied in all their richness.
The Azerbaijani people's success in preserving Novruz traditions from foreign influences, passing them through the test of time, and keeping them alive to this day is among their services to their glorious history. The Novruz holiday, which stands among the valuable examples of world cultural heritage as a treasure of supreme human qualities and deep spirituality, is still celebrated today in every corner of our homeland with folk festivities in accordance with customs that have left their mark in the memory of centuries.
I am confident that the renewing atmosphere of spring will further increase our enthusiasm to build our future in accordance with our aspirations, and with our determination, we will transform our ancestral lands, which we have liberated, into a haven of beauty under a clear sky.
May the upcoming Novruz holiday fill your hearts with light, bestow upon all of you a pleasant spring mood, and bring peace, prosperity, and abundant blessings to your homes and hearths.
Happy holiday!"
