Iran FM wishes Christians a ‘Merry Christmas’

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has congratulated the Christian New Year to world Christians in a tweet 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 on 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 the Holy Prophet Jesus Christ (PBUH) on Dec 25.

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