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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session |
House: GOV DP 9-0-0-0 |
HCR 2037: Assyrian New Year; recognizing
Sponsor: Representative Schwiebert, LD 2
Caucus & COW
Overview
Designates April 1st, 2023, as Assyrian New Year.
History
The Assyrian New Year, also known as Kha b’Nissan, marked the start of Spring. The holiday is a symbol of revival, a major theme in ancient Assyrian mythology (Assyrian Cultural Foundation).
Assyria was located in the northern part of Mesopotamia, which corresponds to most parts of modern-day Iraq as well as parts of Iran, Kuwait, Syria and Turkey (National Geographic).
Provisions
1. Recognizes April 1st, 2023, as Assyrian New Year.
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