Sources: Turkish Daily News and Turkey public holidays. Late on Tuesday night, Turkey's Parliament decided to discuss a draft bill that will make the traditional Nevruz festival celebrated, by the Kurds of Turkey, on March 21, a national public holiday. It is unlikely, however, even if the law is voted, that the bill will be signed into law in time for this year's Nevruz.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Turkey's Parliament Considering Making Nevruz A National Holiday
Sources: Turkish Daily News and Turkey public holidays. Late on Tuesday night, Turkey's Parliament decided to discuss a draft bill that will make the traditional Nevruz festival celebrated, by the Kurds of Turkey, on March 21, a national public holiday. It is unlikely, however, even if the law is voted, that the bill will be signed into law in time for this year's Nevruz.
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