Romanian Tatar community celebrating Nawrez, arrival of spring

National minority lawmaker Amet Varol told a plenary sitting of the Chamber of Deputies on Monday that the Romanian Tatar community on March 21 celebrates Nawrez, which marks the arrival of spring, Agerpres reports.

"This year marks seven years since Parliament adopted, on my initiative, on behalf of the Democratic Union of Turkish-Muslim Tatars in Romania, Law 333/2015, under which March 21 becomes an official holiday for my minority. March 21 is a very special day for the Romanian Tatar community - Nawrez - a celebration of life, rebirth, joy of soul, respect for others, so today in all branches of the community is a celebratory day, it is a holiday that celebrates the arrival of spring - Nawrez - under a law that was adopted with support from my other MP colleagues in 2015. Thank you to all those who support or supported the national minorities in Romania. I wish you a beautiful spring!," said Varol.

Chair of the meeting, Deputy Speaker Daniel Suciu, said that Monday is also Oltenia Day, and World Down Syndrome Day.

"Today is the day of Oltenians everywhere. So, Oltenians everywhere, unite! I wish you all the best. (...) At the same time, I want to voice my appreciation and gratitude to all people with Down syndrome. It is also their day. Our hearts are gladly with them," said Suciu.