Iranian Nowruz Celebration 2017

The role of the women in the development of the society has been emphasized. This was stated by Iranian Ambassador to Turkey, Dr. Zabib in his welcome address at the 2017 Nowruz Celebration held at the cultural center. Dr. Zabib saluted the Students for coming out in large numbers to participate in the last Society Election which he described as peaceful while alluding to the just concluded celebration of Mother's day across the globe.

The Vice Rector International Affairs and Promotion Professor Dr, Cem Tanova, in his remark expressed satisfaction on the positive activities of both the old and the new Iranean Society has had on the University, saying that they have done tremendously well in upholding the values of the University and projecting its mage in good delight. He went further to enjoin the students to continue to support the University Authorities as EMU has enjoyed good ranking in the recent past and could comfortably compete with any University globally.

The President of the Society Mr. Mohammad Karimzade in his opening speech expressed appreciation for the support he has enjoyed from his colleagues so far and also recognized the efforts of his predecessor at making the Society a lively and viable one.

This year's Nowruz celebration had Iranian students under the umbrella of EMU Iranian student Society gathering in large numbers at the popular EMU Cultural Center to celebrate as a family. The colorful event featured speeches, short videos, dance, presentation of gift and Iranian traditional music.

However, gifts were presented to the Vice Rector, the Ambassador and other guests in continuation of the celebration of the mother's day. The occasion came to an end with Iranian traditional live band, refreshment and the students danced in excitement to the lyric of the music.

Nowruz is the name of the Iranian New Year, also known as the Persian New Year, which is celebrated worldwide by Iranians and Turkic people, along with some other ethno-linguistic groups, as the beginning of the New Year.