Happy Naw-Rúz!
Dear Friends,
In honor of the Bahá'í Holy Day Naw-Rúz, I am delighted to share with you an artwork that I designed inspired by this beautiful occasion. With love, I offer you this design as a free downloadable coloring sheet in English, French and Spanish (see below)! I hope that this coloring sheet brings you and your community joy. Read more about my artwork and inspiration below.
I would love to see how you color this design! Send me a photo or tag me on Instagram @artbymichelejubilee.
About this Artwork
This piece is inspired by Persian carpets and inner recentering, and has little symbols of spring woven within.
As the last day of the 19 day Bahá’í fast comes to a close, Bahá’ís all over the world celebrate Naw-Rúz (New Year | New Day), marked by the spring equinox. This is a time of celebration and spiritual renewal.
“This day, verily, is the crown of all the months and the source thereof, the day on which the breath of life is wafted over all created things. Great is the blessedness of him who greeteth it with radiance and joy.”
Bahá’u’lláh
"Ce jour, en vérité, est le couronnement de tous les mois et leur source, le jour lors duquel le souffle de vie est répandu sur toutes choses créées. Grande est la bénédiction de celui qui l'accueille avec une joie rayonnante."
Bahá’u’lláh
"Este día es, en verdad, la coronación de todos los meses y el origen de ellos, día en que el hálito de la vida sopla sobre todas las cosas creadas. Grande es la bendición de quien lo saluda con júbilo y alegría."
Bahá’u’lláh
“This sacred day, when the sun illumines equally the whole earth, is called the equinox, and the equinox is the symbol of the Manifestation of God. The Sun of Truth rises on the horizon of Divine Mercy and sends forth its rays. This day is consecrated to commemorate it. It is the beginning of Spring.”
Abdu’l-Bahá