Minister for Multicultural Affairs sends message of gratitude on occasion of Naw Ruz
The federal Minister for Multicultural Affairs, the Hon Dr Anne Aly MP, has addressed the Australian Baha’i Community on the occasion of Naw-Ruz, the Baha’i new year, with a message of warm wishes and gratitude.
The message reads that “Naw-Rúz is a time of connection, reflection, and celebration, reflecting the values of unity, service, and generosity that continue to strengthen our broader community.”
“I am grateful for the many contributions of the Baha’i community to Australian society. Your commitment to inclusion, service, and community-building continue to enrich our nation.”
Federal government ministers often address the Baha’i community on select Holy Days of the year, including Naw Ruz and the Twin Holy Days, with special messages of acknowledgement and thanks.
Naw Ruz, which translates to “new day” in Farsi, is celebrated in multiple regions across Asia and the Middle East and is one of the Holy Days celebrated in the Baha’i calendar.
Read this year’s message in its entirety below:
MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER FOR MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS
The Hon Dr Anne Aly MP
NAW-RÚZ
I extend my warmest wishes to the Baháʼí community in Australia as you celebrate Naw-Rúz.
Although it is Autumn in Australia, Naw-Rúz marks a time of renewal, reflection and hope as the new year begins. At the conclusion of the Nineteen Day fast, it is a deeply significant moment for celebration, gratitude and unity.
For Baháʼí communities here in Australia, Naw-Rúz is a time of connection, reflection, and celebration, reflecting the values of unity, service, and generosity that continue to strengthen our broader community.
I am grateful for the many contributions of the Baháʼí community to Australian society. Your commitment to inclusion, service, and community-building continue to enrich our nation.
I wish you peaceful and joyous Naw-Rúz, and a new year filled with peace and prosperity.
Happy Naw-Rúz!
March 2026
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Published in March, 2026, in Baha'i Institutions > News & Announcements
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