Baku/20.03.22/The Ambassador of Ukraine to Azerbaijan Vladislav Kanevsky congratulated Azerbaijan on the Novruz holiday through his Facebook page.
“I congratulate the fraternal people of Azerbaijan on the wonderful holiday of Novruz, which is a symbol of spring, rebirth, prosperity, life and peace!
And although war has come to Ukraine instead of spring, I am sure that we will overcome this darkness in order to feel the happiness of family comfort again, warm, sincere and cheerful meetings with real friends like you, dear Azerbaijanis!
Novruz Bayramınız Mübarək!»
It is noteworthy that in Kievan Rus, the New Year was also celebrated in the spring – from March 1. The most significant were March 21 and March 25. They mark the birth of the god Yarila in the Slavic tradition. The birth of nature. This is the beginning of a new sowing period and New Year. This was the case until the 14th century. Everything was changed by the Council of Nicaea, it was decided to postpone the celebration of the New Year on September 1. -0—
