21 March 2011 - On behalf of the UN family I wish the people of Afghanistan a very happy Nowruz.

May this year bring you health, prosperity and happiness.
May this year above all bring you peace.
May fighting end.
May the mothers and fathers of Afghanistan raise their children in a peaceful future.
The UN works together with you, the people of Afghanistan, for the peaceful future you deserve.

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نوروز مبارک 

Martin Kobler, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, said in his Nowruz message