Kalam, PM greet nation on Parsi New Year

New Delhi, Aug 20: President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, greeted people on the occasion of the Parsi New Year. He asked them to spread happiness and work hard in making the country prosperous.

Extending his greetings and good wishes to all citizens, particularly the Parsis on the eve of 'Navroz', Kalam said: "The Navroz festival signifies a new dawn, when mother nature rejoices in her spiritual beauty by bringing in the new."

"May we spread happiness on this day and work hard to make our nation happy, peaceful and secure with prosperity. On this happy occasion, let us also open our hearts and share our happiness with those who are in need," Kalam said in his message.

"The contribution of the Parsi community to the cause of the nation building is well recognised and a source of great pride," Manmohan Singh said in a separate statement.

The Prime Minister said that the community has excelled in diverse fields and brought glory for themselves as well as the country. "The Parsis represent the best traditions of India's composite culture and diversity," he added.

UNI