Navroz Mubarak! PM Modi, Mamata Banerjee, Arvind Kejriwal Send Greetings For Parsi New Year

Here's the origin story of the Parsi New Year as Indian Parsi community celebrates the festival today.

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New Delhi: Navroz literally translates to 'New Day' and it is celebrated as the Parsi new year, being the first day of the Zoroastrian calendar. Here are its origin story and wishes from political figures as India celebrates the festival today.  Origin & Significance Legend has it that Persian King Jamshed saved the world from a winter apocalypse. He rose to heaven using his gem-studded throne, on the back of the demon he shone as bright as the sun annihilating the darkness. The King is credited to have created the Zoroastrian calendar and hence, this day after the defeat of the apocalypse marks a new day, a new beginning that brings hope and prosperity. Wishes From Eminent Figures President Ram Nath Kovind sent his wishes for Parsis and wrote, "The contribution of the Parsi community in nation-building and development is a matter of inspiration and pride for all of us."

Navroz Mubarak!

The contribution of the Parsi community in nation-building and development is a matter of inspiration and pride for all of us. May this festival of Parsi society based on the ideals of goodness in thoughts, words and deeds bring peace and prosperity to all. — President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) August 16, 2020

PM Narendra Modi honoured the Parsi community by writing, "India cherishes the outstanding contribution of the Parsi community, which has made a mark in a wide range of fields".

Navroz Mubarak!

Greetings on Parsi New Year. India cherishes the outstanding contribution of the Parsi community, which has made a mark in a wide range of fields. May the coming year bring peace and prosperity in everyone’s lives. — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 16, 2020

Home Minister Amit Shah wished the Parsi community: "May the new year be filled with joy and bring prosperity & good health in everyone’s lives".

Greetings to our sisters and brothers of the Parsi community on the auspicious occasion of Navroz. May the new year be filled with joy and bring prosperity & good health in everyone’s lives. #NavrozMubarak

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) August 16, 2020

West Bengal Chief Minister & Chairperson of All India Trinamool Congress tweeted her greetings by writing, "You continue to do great service to the nation and are a wonderful example of how our country is a living example of ‘unity in diversity’".

Navroz Mubarak! Wishing all my Parsi brothers & sisters a very Happy New Year. You continue to do great service to the nation and are a wonderful example of how our country is a living example of ‘unity in diversity’

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) August 16, 2020

Delhi CM and Aam Admi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal who is also celebrating his birthday today wrote, "Wishing all my Parsi sisters and brothers a Happy 'Navroz'. May this coming year brings lots of love & happiness for you and your loved ones".

Wishing all my Parsi sisters and brothers a Happy 'Navroz'. May this coming year brings lots of love & happiness for you and your loved ones.

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) August 16, 2020

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