Karaj is a symbol of ethnic convergence and a capital for the future of Iran
Alborz Governor said: Karaj is the rainbow of Iranian peoples. A place where people from different cultures, languages and origins live together and despite their differences, contribute to building a common future.
According to Arya's Heritage report, Mojtaba Abdullahi, on Monday, October 20, while celebrating Karaj Cultural Day, pointed out the historical background and cultural identity of this city and said: Karaj, with its cultural diversity and the coexistence of different ethnic groups, is an image of great Iran. A city named "Little Iran" after the Martyr Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Khamenei.
Stating that Karaj Day is an opportunity to preserve the historical and cultural identity of this city and appreciate the efforts of its citizens, Alborz Governor added: Karaj, as one of the important demographic, economic and cultural centers of the country, has a rainbow of Iranian ethnic groups; People with different cultures, languages and origins who live together and contribute to building a common future.
He listed the convergence and social cohesion as one of the prominent features of Karaj and clarified: the distinctive identity of this city is not only limited to its ethnic diversity, but the companionship and participation of people in the social, cultural and service fields, as well as the responsible presence of citizens in defense of national and revolutionary values, are other manifestations of this social capital.
This official stated: The experience of Karaj shows that cultural diversity is not an obstacle to progress, but an opportunity to strengthen national solidarity and move in the direction of development. Relying on its human and social capital, this city can be a model for other cities in the country in terms of ethnic coexistence, strengthening national unity and increasing social participation.
Referring to the economic and development capacities of Karaj, Abdullahi said: This city has wide capabilities in the fields of industry, economy, science, culture and tourism, the purposeful use of which, along with balanced urban development, protection of the environment, improvement of the quality of life and strengthening of infrastructure, can be the basis for further progress of Karaj.
Emphasizing the necessity of paying attention to various dimensions of urban development, the governor of Alborz pointed out: the desirable future of Karaj is not only limited to the physical expansion of the city and the implementation of construction projects, but the realization of a peaceful, safe and livable city with equal opportunities, social vitality and cultural identity should be at the center of planning.
He considered that the realization of this vision requires the synergy of urban management and executive bodies, the participation of the people, the companionship of the elites and the intelligent use of existing capacities and said: We hope that Karaj, relying on the unity and empathy of the people and effective planning, will take more steps in the path of sustainable development and become a symbol of the coexistence of ethnic groups, national cohesion and balanced progress.