News Center- Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi wrote a letter wishing a happy Newroz.

“From behind prison bars, I extend my warmest congratulations on Nowruz, the Persian New Year, a symbol of renewal, rebirth, growth, and hope, with the onset of spring,” her letter read. “May this auspicious occasion mark the end of the oppressive regime, paving the way for democracy, freedom, & equality to flourish for the people of Iran and beyond.”

Her letter is as follows:

“Dear compatriots,

Another winter has passed, and a new season of growth begins. This remarkable change reflects the ongoing essence of life, as it continues…

 We, the people of Iran, have felt the coldness of tyranny, discrimination, & the 45-year-long crimes of the despotic religious regime in our hearts, minds, & souls. but, with an unshakable will, rooted in our principles and values, we are welcoming a new season of growth & will bear the burden of injustice, discrimination, corruption, & crime.

Nature heralds the spring’s growth, and the history of this land testifies to the growth of freedom, equality, and democracy.

Just as the breathtaking diversity of nature enriches and inspires the world around us, offering boundless opportunities to every living being, it is imperative that we recognize and embrace the richness of diversity within Iran.

 From our varied ethnicities, languages, genders, beliefs, ideas, to our unique historical journeys and even the natural wonders of our land, each aspect presents us, the people of Iran, with endless prospects and potentials.

This diversity fuels our democracy, nurtures our civil society, and champions human rights.

Let us harness this diversity as a source of strength and unity, forging a path that not only transforms our nation but also serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for the entire Middle East, igniting a fervent desire for peace and democracy.

I have hope & faith that we, the people of Iran, through resistance & perseverance, will bring an end to the despotic religious regime &, united on a democratic path, will make a transition from tyranny to democracy, laying the foundation for a life-altering, futuristic, & hopeful change.

Happy Nowruz!”