ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fifty-sixth Legislature First Regular Session
	House: GOV DP 9-0-0-0

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HCR 2037: Assyrian New Year; recognizing

Sponsor: Representative Schwiebert, LD 2

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Overview

Designates April 1^st, 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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