AKIPRESS.COM - President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev congratulated Uzbekistanis on the public holiday of Navruz.

He wished good health, happiness and good luck, peace and serenity and prosperity.

"This year’s Navruz holiday is being celebrated in all the towns and villages of our country in the form of festive walks, which makes it kind of special,” Mirziyoyev said.

“Navruz is the most-loved holiday for all the nationalities and ethnic groups living in our country, for the entire nation. While celebrating this great holiday in our country, we wish for world peace and wish the peoples of all states, near and far away, development and prosperity,” the President underlined.

"May the Navruz holiday bring further prosperity, happiness, peace and harmony to our land. May there be more good days and celebrations in every family’s home. May all our noble dreams come true. May there always be peace in our nation and clear skies above. Happy Navruz to you all!" Uzbek leader said.

Navruz is the day of the vernal equinox, and marks the beginning of spring in the northern hemisphere.