Zarif Wishes Global Peace on National Festival Night

TEHRAN (defapress)- Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif posted a Twitter message to mark the Iranian national festival of Yalda- the winter solstice - wishing peace and empathy to be established in four corners of the world.

News ID: 74498

Date: 22 December 2018 - 16:00

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif in a message wished for establishing peace and empathy around the globe.

His Twitter message was released on Friday on the occasion of Yalda national festival, which is an Iranian traditional ritual to mark the winter solstice.

“Warmest wishes to my fellow Iranians and all others across the world who are gathering with loved ones tonight to celebrate #Yalda—the Winter Solstice. May our planet soon witness the beauty of peace and empathy—and less coercion and hypocrisy,” he said.

Iranians around the country purchase huge amounts of dried and fresh fruits, nuts, pastries and sweets beforehand to treat their guests and visitors during the family parties at that night. Pomegranate and watermelon are the top favorite fruits of the Yalda night parties.

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