PM Modi and President Mukherjee extend wishes on Parsi New Year

Navroz Mubarak to the Parsi community. May there be an abundance of happiness, success & good health in this coming year.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 17, 2016

On the eve of Navroz - the Parsi New Year - President Mukherjee had tweeted, "Greetings & good wishes to all my fellow citizens, particularly my Parsi brothers &sisters on 'Navroz' or Parsi New Year."

Greetings & good wishes to all my fellow citizens, particularly my Parsi brothers &sisters on ‘Navroz’ or Parsi New Year #PresidentMukherjee

— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) August 17, 2016

He conveyed his greetings and good wishes to everyone, particularly "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 tweeted.

The Parsi Community of India has played a major role in the building of our nation #PresidentMukherjee

— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) August 17, 2016

He said Navroz 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.

Navroz festival signifies the coming of the new and passing of the old #PresidentMukherjee

— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) August 17, 2016

--with inputs from ANI