Quotes

Imam Sadiq (AS) has been quoted as saying: “In Norouz, take full ablution, put on the best of clothing, wear best of perfumes and go fasting at this day.” (Vasael- al-Shia, Vol. 8, Pp. 172-173; Mizan al-Hekmat, Vol. 7, P. 133) By virtue of this recommendation many ‘Ulema such as the late Nayeeni, the author of Jawaher

“Said Isa (Jesus) the son of Maryam (Mary): O Allah! Our creator! Send us from Heavens food to be Eid for us.” (5:114)

“In Norouz holidays visit the hospitals and sympathize with the patients.”

Imam Khomeini , (Sahifeh Noor, Vol. 16, P. 80)

Nouruz is a day of great value. Ibn-e Fahd, a great theologian.

Eid is a blessed day which the people celebrate, make merry, and exchange presents such as books, clothing and money.  From  Dr, Mohammad Mu’in’s lexicon

O God, this is the New Year but You are the First and the Last God. I beg You bestow goodness this year and the year to come and protect me from the evil this year and the year to come.      

Allameh Majlesi, a prayer for the New Year

Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.   

Helen Keller

Since the creation of the world has started on this Spring Equinox day, it is worthwhile to celebrate Nouruz as a day of joy and as a feast. 

Sayyid ibne Tawwus, a great theologian

O Transformer of hearts and Eyes;

O Regulator of night and day;

O Turner of conditions and state;

Change our state to the most excellent situation.