NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared his warm wishes for Parsi New Year, Navroz Mubarak! ,on Thursday, hoping for happiness, success, and prosperity for everyone.
On X, PM Modi expressed, "Navroz Mubarak! May this special day bring you lots of joy, prosperity, and good health."
He continued, "Here’s to a year filled with success and progress, and may our bonds of harmony grow stronger. Wishing you a joyful and fulfilling year ahead!"
Union Minister J.P. Nadda also took to X to share his greetings, saying, "On this special occasion of Navroz, I send my heartfelt New Year wishes to the Parsi community worldwide."
"May this New Year bring you peace, good health, and prosperity. Here’s to a joyful and blessed year ahead. Navroz Mubarak!" he added.
Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, also shared his Navroz wishes on X.
“Navroz Mubarak! May this special occasion bring joy, good health, and prosperity to you and your loved ones," the Congress MP stated.
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge also extended his wishes on social media: "Warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Navroz, the Parsi New Year. Navroz signifies new beginnings, celebrating life and hope. May this festival strengthen our bonds of harmony and revive the values of peace in our diverse nation."
Navroz, which means "new day" in Persian, is an ancient festival that marks the first day of spring and the start of the Iranian calendar year.
It is celebrated by Parsis and others of Persian or Iranian heritage around the globe.
With a history spanning over 3,000 years, Navroz has its origins in Zoroastrianism and symbolizes nature's rebirth and the victory of good over evil.
The festival dates back to the Achaemenid Empire, the first Persian Empire, and has evolved over the centuries, blending the cultural traditions of various communities.
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