Parsi New Year: Pranab Mukherjee, Hamid Ansari greets Parsi community

Vice President Ansari said Navroz reflects the spirit of fraternity and compassion.

Updated: August 17, 2016 9:07 AM IST

By Press Trust of India

Parsi New Year: Pranab Mukherjee, Hamid Ansari greets Parsi community

New Delhi, Aug 16: President Pranab Mukherjee and Vice President Hamid Ansari today led the nation in wishing the Parsi community on their new year by recalling their contribution in the nation’s presence.

“The Parsi community of India has played a major role in the building of our nation and contributed immensely to development of our country in various spheres, including industry, commerce, trade and education. “The Navroz festival signifies the coming of the new and passing of the old. Let us spread goodwill on this day and work hard to make our nation united, secure and prosperous,” Mukherjee said. (ALSO READ- Happy Parsi New Year 2016: Top 7 Parsi traditional dishes to indulge on Pateti/Navroz!)

Vice President Ansari said Navroz reflects the spirit of fraternity and compassion. “May this auspicious occasion bring amity, prosperity and happiness in our lives.”

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