ICT Minister congratulates Christmas

In a message, he expressed the hope that peace and tranquility will be established and sustained in the world in 2025.

“I extend my felicitations and best wishes on the auspicious birthday anniversary of Jesus Christ (PBUH), the prophet of peace and reconciliation as well as on the advent of the New Year to my noble and patriotic Christian compatriots, especially the dear Christian employees of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, and its affiliated organizations and companies.”

Iran is an Islamic country and the majority of its population is Muslim. Christians, Jews and Zoroastrians are free to practice their faith in Iran. As minorities, they are represented in the parliament and have their religious centers across the country.

Hashemi added the birth of Jesus Christ (PBUH) reminds the world that humans must live by the noble values of kindness, peace, and altruism.

“Once again, congratulating you on these auspicious days, I implore Almighty God for the happiness and well-being of the followers of Jesus Christ (PBUH) and health and peace for the Christian employees of the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, its affiliated organizations and companies, the great family of communications, and all dear Christians in Iran and the monotheists around the world,” read the message.

The minister hoped that under the teachings of the divine prophets, peace, tranquility, and philanthropy will be established and sustained in every corner of planet in 2025.

Iran marks its New Year or Nowruz on March 21 with arrival of spring based on an ancient solar calendar which dates back to the migration of Holy Prophet Mohammad in early days of Islam.