Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon extended Nowruz greetings to his fellow citizens, underscoring that the world will confront significant hurdles in food supply throughout 2024. Consequently, he urged citizens to utilize available resources prudently.
"Based on observations and analysis, it is projected that the global community will confront significant hurdles in food supply throughout 2024 compared to previous years. Presently, over 80 countries worldwide are grappling with issues such as crop failure and hunger. Therefore, it is essential for us to prudently and effectively utilize all accessible resources and opportunities, leveraging our favorable natural environment and climate, particularly water and land," stated the president in a congratulatory message published by his press office.
The head of state highlighted the escalating difficulty in catering to the nutritional needs of the global populace owing to climate change, drought, and tumultuous political environments. "Our country also continues to contend with low water levels, with snowfall and rainfall measuring 70% lower than last year," Rahmon emphasized.
He pointed out the agricultural significance of Nowruz as a celebration of spring's advent, urging agricultural workers to prioritize safeguarding the country's food security. He called upon all citizens to minimize waste.
Nowruz, among the oldest festivals globally with a history spanning over 3,000 years, is unrelated to Islam. It marks the vernal equinox (occurring on March 19, 20, or 21), symbolizing the new year's commencement according to the solar astronomical calendar, celebrated by Iranian and Turkic peoples. Nowruz is recognized on UNESCO's List of intangible cultural heritage.
In Tajikistan, Nowruz is commemorated fervently each year with various festivities and markets. March 21 to 26 are designated public holidays in the republic in honor of the occasion.
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Based on materials from TASS