Iran’s Zarif Wishes ‘Very Happy’ Christmas for All Christians
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif extended his congratulations to his Christian counterparts and others on the birth anniversary of Jesus Christ (PBUH), wishing a “joyous, peaceful holiday season” for all Christians.
“Wishing my Christian compatriots, and all across our globe who are observing, a very Happy Christmas and a joyous, peaceful holiday season. The birth of Jesus Christ, prophet in Islam, is a wondrous occasion to celebrate. #Christmas2019,” Zarif tweeted on Tuesaday.
Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ, celebrated generally on December 25 as a religious and cultural holiday by millions of people around the world.