Rouhani Sends Message To Intl Zoroastrians Congress

Tehran, Dec 27, IRNA – President Hassan Rouhani in a message to the 10th International Zoroastrians Congress said all divine faiths will benefit from safeguarding the true essence of religion which they share. According to the Presidents Office on Friday, the message pointed out that Iran is birthplace of Zoroaster, messenger of goodness, and the first homeland of the Zoroastrians. Rouhani further stated that holding such a congresses was an honor not only for the followers of the great Zoroaster, but all Muslims and Iranians as well. The top executive also said the congress will help highlight intercultural and inter-civilization commonalities which are beneficial for all. He further termed the notion of Good thoughts, Good words and good deeds as valuable teachings which would channel the mans thought and behavior into the divine direction and spirituality. Today's world is more in need of coexistence among various faiths, he said, contending that solidarity and understanding among faiths is a necessity for neutralizing the evil efforts aimed at inciting sectarian strife. He called on the followers of all the religions to stand united and shun divisions./end