President Mukherjee extends wishes on eve of Parsi New Year

New Delhi, Aug. 16 : President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday extended his wishes on the eve of the Parsi New Year. He conveyed his greetings and good wishes to all the fellow citizens, particularly the Parsi brothers and sisters.

"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," President Mukherjee said.

He said 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," he added.

Source: ANI