Leaders greet people on Parsi New Year

Taking to their Twitter handle, President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to people on Parsi New Year.

New Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind, Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted people on Parsi New Year, Navroz.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister prayed that the coming year is filled with happiness and prosperity.

"Navroz Mubarak! Greetings on Parsi New Year. India cherishes the outstanding contribution of the Parsi community, which has made a mark in a wide range of fields. May the coming year bring peace and prosperity in everyone's lives," the Prime Minister tweeted.

In a tweet, President Ram Nath Kovind said: "Navroz Mubarak! The contribution of the Parsi community in nation-building and development is a matter of inspiration and pride for all of us. May this festival of Parsi society based on the ideals of goodness in thoughts, words and deeds bring peace and prosperity to all."

Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu asked people to strictly adhere to the safety norms of physical distancing and personal hygiene during the celebrations

"My warm greetings to all on the auspicious occasion of ‘Navroz’, the Parsi New Year. Parsi community holds a special place in India's cultural mosaic. With their zeal, hard work & dedication, the members of Parsi community have made invaluable contribution to nation-building," Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu tweeted.

The Parsi New Year which is also known as Navroz is celebrated to mark the beginning of the new Persian calendar. In the Persian language 'Nav' means new, and 'Roz' stands for the day, i.e., 'new day'.

(with inputs from agencies)