The members of the Parsi community in India and many parts of the world, are set to celebrate their new year on Wednesday, Aug. 17.
Significance and how is the day celebrated?
Pateti, the day before the actual Parsi New Year, which is also known as Navroz, is the day of repentance for Parsi community members. They are supposed to clean their minds and start a new year with freshness, regretting the wrong things done over the past year. Devotees observe the auspicious day by visiting the Fire temple wearing new clothes. Houses will be cleaned and Rangoli will be drawn outside the doorstep. Traditional sumptuous food will be prepared as it is a significant part of the celebrations.
On the eve of Parsi New Year, Indian President Pranab Mukherjee has extended his greetings to all his Parsi brothers and sisters.
"On the auspicious occasion of the Parsi New Year, I convey my greetings and good wishes to all my fellow citizens, particularly my Parsi brothers and sisters. The Parsi Community of India has played a major role in the building of our nation and contributed immensely to the development of our country in various spheres, including industry, commerce, trade and education. The Navroz festival signifies the coming of the new and passing of the old. Let us spread goodwill on this day and work hard to make our nation united, secure and prosperous [sic]," Mukherjee posted on his official Facebook page ahead of the new year celebrations.
The special day is also celebrated by visiting friends and family as well as sending wishes and messages to them.
Check out few wishes, messages and greetings to be shared on Parsi new year 2016 here:
All things bright and beautiful,
All things good and true,
All things fine and wonderful,
Wishing you all the blessings of this auspicous Navroz day.
Happy Parsi New Year 2016
May this be a year of success,
Making all your dreams comes true,
Wishing you the greetings of another fresh year filled with happiness and prosperity,
Happy Parsi New Year.
May the prophet guide you to achieve all your dreams and wishes throughout this year. happy parsi New Year 2016.
May every day of this year be filled with abundance cheer and happiness. Happy Parsi New Year to you and your family.
May the sadness you faced last year be turned as happy moments this year. May this day mark the beginning of another remarkable era of success and happiness in your life. Happy Parsi New Year 2016.
May your life be an example for many. Wishing you a year filled with joy and happiness. Happy Navroz.
Another year is gone by and here is the beginning of a fresh year. Wishing you all the greetings of Parsi New Year 2016.
May this year greet you with fragrant days that are colourful as a rainbow, as bright as sunshine and as happy and cheerful as a lark. Happy Navroz.
May your beautiful smile be the reason for others' happiness this year. Spread your joy and happiness to everyone around you. Be the reason for the smile of people around you. Happy Navroz wishes.
Dedicate this year to humanity and the betterment of the world. Wishing you and your family a very happy and prosperous Parsi new year 2016.
