March 21. On this date in 1950, a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi stated that "Naw-Ruz Has Nothing to Do with the Nineteen Day Feast."

March 21. On this date in 1950, a letter written on behalf of Shoghi Effendi stated that "Naw-Ruz Has Nothing to Do with the Nineteen Day Feast."

1026. Naw-Ruz Has Nothing to Do with the Nineteen Day Feast
"He would like to point out that if the believers gather before sundown on a certain date it does not matter if the meeting continues after sunset; it may still be considered as being held on the day they gathered. The Naw-Ruz Feast should be held on March 21 before sunset and has nothing to do with the 19-Day Feast. The 19-Day Feast is administrative in function whereas the Naw-Ruz is our New Year, a Feast of hospitality and rejoicing."
(From a letter written on behalf of the Guardian to the National Spiritual Assembly of the United States, July 5, 1950)