Publish Date: 24 December 2020 - 10:14

Zarif wishes 'Merry Christmas' for all Christians

Tehran, Dec 24, IRNA - Foreign Minister of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif congratulated new Christian year to world Christians in a message on Thursday and wished a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season for all.

"The birth of Spirit of God—Jesus, revered by all Muslims as a great prophet—is a joyous occasion for ALL mankind," Zarif wrote in his Twitter account on Thursday.

"I wish all a very Merry Christmas, and a happy, healthy and peaceful holiday season," he added.

Christians celebrate the birth of Holy prophet Jesus Christ (PBUH) on Dec 25.

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